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Overview |
Western New England University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Western New England University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Western New England University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| 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
- Saint Edward's University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (3,470 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.5% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Western New England University ($49,886.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Western New England University ($27,193 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 5.7% lower than costs at Western New England University ($13,876 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than Western New England University (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 56.5% larger than aid received Western New England University ($38,787 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Edward's University (1135) is 55 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Western New England University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (25)
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (85.1%)
Western New England University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's is higher than Western New England University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $4,700 more per year than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,100)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $1,729 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($25,271 vs. $27,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/