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Overview |
Western New England University | Xavier | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Western New England University | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Xavier?
- Xavier University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Western New England University for in-state tuition ($44,770.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Xavier than Western New England University ($44,770.00 vs. $41,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western New England University than Xavier ($30,214 vs. $31,619)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 6.2% lower than costs at Western New England University ($13,820 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Western New England University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Xavier University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Western New England University ($27,897 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Western New England University .
- The average SAT score at Xavier University (1111) is 31 points higher than at Western New England University (1080)
- Incoming Western New England University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Western New England University (3.49)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Xavier (84.5%)
Western New England University vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England University or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Xavier is higher than Western New England University (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Xavier graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $54,500)
- Xavier University and Western New England University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Xavier University 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 Xavier students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/