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Overview |
Western New England University | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Western New England University | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Western New England University | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western New England University is larger than than Willamette University based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,909 students)
Western New England University vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Willamette University than Western New England University ($45,000.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than Willamette University ($30,214 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 2.3% lower than costs at Western New England University ($14,340 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 11.8% larger than aid received Western New England University ($27,700 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 148 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Western New England University (25)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Willamette University (80.6%)
Western New England University vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Western New England University (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $54,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/