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Overview |
Western New England University | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 3,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #276 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $46,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $46,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $19,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $37,012 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 1,512 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 92.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Western New England University | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- St Catherine University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (3,577 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($46,976.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at St. Kate's than Western New England University ($46,976.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Catherine University than Western New England University ($19,976 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 48.2% lower than costs at Western New England University ($9,900 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 49.4% larger than aid received Western New England University ($37,012 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 48 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Kate's students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or St. Kate'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. Kate's and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at St. Kate's is higher than Western New England University (65% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $9,700 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $50,100)
- Western New England University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Western New England University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/