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Overview |
Western New England University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Western New England University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Western New England University | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,988 students)
Western New England University vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Seton Hill University?
- Western New England University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Western New England University than Seton Hill University ($41,750.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Western New England University ($24,576 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 9.9% lower than costs at Western New England University ($13,350 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Western New England University ($28,325 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Western New England University vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Seton Hill University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $18,800 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $41,000)
- Seton Hill University and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/