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Overview |
Western New England University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Western New England University | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,872 students)
Western New England University vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Salve Regina University than Western New England University ($45,250.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than Salve Regina University ($30,214 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 12.5% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($14,670 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Western New England University ($26,787 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Western New England University vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Western New England University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $54,300)
- Salve Regina University and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and Western New England University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/