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Overview |
Western New England University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Western New England University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western New England University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Western New England University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| 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 SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,427 students)
Western New England University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Western New England University is 490.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.9% higher at Western New England University than SUNY College at Potsdam ($41,750.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Western New England University ($15,310 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 0.5% lower than costs at Western New England University ($14,600 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than SUNY College at Potsdam (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 113% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($24,781 vs. $11,632)
Western New England University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than SUNY-Potsdam (82.7%)
Western New England University vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $20,700 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY-Potsdam graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY-Potsdam students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/