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Overview |
Western New England University | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Western New England University | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | La Salle University | ||
| 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
- La Salle University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or La Salle University?
- Western New England University is 27.9% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Western New England University than La Salle University ($41,750.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Western New England University ($17,552 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 0.8% lower than costs at Western New England University ($14,550 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 17.1% larger than aid received Western New England University ($29,025 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 90 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or La Salle University? 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 La Salle University and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Western New England University (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $1,500 more per year than La Salle University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $58,300)
- La Salle University and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- La Salle University and Western New England University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/