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Overview |
Western New England University | UArts | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Western New England University | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,313 students)
Western New England University vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 22% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22% higher at UArts than Western New England University ($50,950.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than UArts ($30,214 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 22.4% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($14,670 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 2.7% larger than aid received Western New England University ($25,460 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 35 points higher than at UArts (1045)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UArts (23)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UArts (80%)
Western New England University vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or UArts? 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 UArts and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Western New England University (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $25,300 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts and Western New England University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/