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Overview |
Western New England University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $11,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $14,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $14,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
Western New England University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 2,280 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 2,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $202 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Western New England University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,836 students)
Western New England University vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or SUNY Canton?
- Western New England University is 490.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 263% higher at Western New England University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($41,750.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Western New England University ($14,049 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 1% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($14,670 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 145.8% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($24,781 vs. $10,081)
Western New England University vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Western New England University (88%)
Western New England University vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or SUNY Canton? 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 Canton and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (61% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $21,400 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $7,448 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($19,552 vs. $27,000)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($202 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/