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Overview |
Western New England University | Pacific | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 3,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #354 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $50,884 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $50,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $14,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $33,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $33,340 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 2,759 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 2,546 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1010/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2024 |
Academics |
Western New England University | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 12% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Western New England University | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Pacific | ||
| 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
- Pacific University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (3,559 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 21.9% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Pacific than Western New England University ($50,884.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than Pacific ($30,214 vs. $33,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific University are 1.8% lower than costs at Western New England University ($14,408 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific University than Western New England University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 34.5% larger than aid received Western New England University ($33,340 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Pacific University (1090) is 10 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is the same as at Pacific University (61% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,800)
- Pacific University students graduate with a $844 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,156 vs. $27,000)
- Pacific graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/