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Overview |
Western New England University | Keystone College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | La Plume, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,131 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #981 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | keystone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Keystone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $14,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $14,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $15,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $15,368 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Keystone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 1,572 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 1,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 885/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western New England University | Keystone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Keystone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Keystone College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Western New England University | Keystone College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Keystone College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than Keystone College based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,131 students)
Western New England University vs. Keystone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Keystone College?
- Western New England University is 179.3% more expensive to attend than Keystone College for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.3% higher at Western New England University than Keystone College ($41,750.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keystone College than Western New England University ($15,559 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 23.3% lower than costs at Western New England University ($11,900 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keystone College than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 61.3% larger than aid received Keystone College ($24,781 vs. $15,368)
Western New England University vs. Keystone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Keystone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keystone College or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 174 points higher than at Keystone College (906)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Keystone College (19)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Keystone College (3.0)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Keystone College (80.7%)
Western New England University vs. Keystone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Keystone College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Keystone College and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Keystone College (61% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $26,400 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $33,400)
- Keystone College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Keystone College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Keystone College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/