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Overview |
Western New England University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 164,091 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | snhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $32,043 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $4,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 64% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 35,992 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 34,687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.18 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Western New England University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,816 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $194 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 34% |
Students |
Western New England University | Southern New Hampshire University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 93% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Southern New Hampshire 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
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Southern New Hampshire University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Southern New Hampshire University?
- Western New England University is 178.3% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.3% higher at Western New England University than Southern New Hampshire University ($41,750.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than Southern New Hampshire University ($30,214 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 24.3% lower than costs at Western New England University ($11,800 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Southern New Hampshire University (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 458.9% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($24,781 vs. $4,434)
Western New England University vs. Southern New Hampshire University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Southern New Hampshire University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern New Hampshire University or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. Southern New Hampshire University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Southern New Hampshire 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 Southern New Hampshire University and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is the same as at Southern New Hampshire University (61% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Southern New Hampshire University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,400)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $8,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($18,816 vs. $27,000)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern New Hampshire University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/