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Overview |
Western New England University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Western New England University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Western New England University | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Saint Michael's College | ||
| 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
- Western New England University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,399 students)
Western New England University vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Saint Michael's College than Western New England University ($47,640.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Michael's College than Western New England University ($27,700 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 2.2% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,670 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 50% larger than aid received Western New England University ($37,162 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
Western New England University vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Western New England University (82% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $52,600)
- Western New England University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Western New England University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/