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Overview |
Western New England University | WWU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Western New England University | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Western New England University | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 20% |
Students |
Western New England University | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | WWU | ||
| 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
- Western New England University is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 1,508 students)
Western New England University vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or WWU?
- Western New England University is 57.5% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.5% higher at Western New England University than William Woods University ($41,750.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than Western New England University ($23,363 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 40.4% lower than costs at Western New England University ($10,450 vs. $14,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University as William Woods University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 21.3% larger than aid received William Woods University ($24,781 vs. $20,431)
Western New England University vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Western New England University (1080) is 45 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Western New England University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than WWU (61.5%)
Western New England University vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or WWU? 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 WWU and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than William Woods University (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $21,200 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU 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/