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Overview |
Western New England University | Utica College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Western New England University | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Utica College is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Utica College?
- Western New England University is 79.9% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.9% higher at Western New England University than Utica College ($41,750.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than Western New England University ($22,372 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 15.8% lower than costs at Western New England University ($12,667 vs. $14,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University as Utica College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 77.8% larger than aid received Utica College ($24,781 vs. $13,939)
Western New England University vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College 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 Utica College (3.3)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Utica College (80.9%)
Western New England University vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Utica College? 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 Utica College and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Utica College (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College 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/