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Overview |
Western New England University | LVC | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,080 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #247 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $47,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $47,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $13,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $26,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $35,245 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 3,130 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 2,402 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1120/1280 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Western New England University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | LVC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,080 students)
Western New England University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 13.1% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($47,240.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.1% higher at LVC than Western New England University ($47,240.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lebanon Valley College than Western New England University ($26,743 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lebanon Valley College are 11% lower than costs at Western New England University ($13,220 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 42.2% larger than aid received Western New England University ($35,245 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than LVC (76.7%)
Western New England University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or LVC? 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 LVC and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Western New England University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $12,300 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,500)
- Lebanon Valley College and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lebanon Valley College and Western New England University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/