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Overview |
Western New England University | Temple | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 88% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.46 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Western New England University | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Western New England University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Temple?
- Western New England University is 106.6% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Western New England University than Temple University ($41,750.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Western New England University ($23,935 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 6.7% lower than costs at Temple University ($14,670 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Temple University (97% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 114.1% larger than aid received Temple University ($24,781 vs. $11,575)
Western New England University vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Temple (79.7%)
Western New England University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Temple? 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 Temple and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Western New England University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Temple graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $56,300)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/