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Overview |
Western New England University | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Western New England University | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 10% |
Students |
Western New England University | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Plymouth?
- Western New England University is 251.7% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.6% higher at Western New England University than Plymouth State University ($41,750.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Western New England University ($20,321 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 24.2% lower than costs at Western New England University ($11,810 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Western New England University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 166.9% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($24,781 vs. $9,286)
Western New England University vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Plymouth State University (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $42,200)
- Plymouth State University and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Plymouth State 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 Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/