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Overview |
Western New England University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 5,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | widener.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $50,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $50,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $32,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $32,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 5,961 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 5,227 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1105/1290 | ||
| 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 | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $59,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Western New England University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Widener University-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Widener University-Main Campus?
- Widener University Main Campus is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Western New England University ($50,624.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than Widener University-Main Campus ($30,214 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 3.6% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($14,670 vs. $15,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University as Widener University Main Campus (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 30.8% larger than aid received Western New England University ($32,412 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Widener University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Widener University-Main Campus or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 48 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Widener University-Main Campus (87.7%)
Western New England University vs. Widener University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Widener University-Main Campus? 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 Widener University-Main Campus and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Widener University Main Campus (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $300 more per year than Widener University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $59,500)
- Widener University Main Campus and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Widener University Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/