Western New England University (WNE) vs Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Western New England University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, stand at opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of size, selectivity, and academic focus. With an acceptance rate of 88%, Western New England University welcomes a diverse student body of over 3,500 undergraduates, offering a wide range of programs in fields such as business, engineering, and the liberal arts. In contrast, MIT, known for its rigorous academics and world-renowned faculty, boasts an acceptance rate of just 7%, attracting a highly competitive pool of students. While MIT excels in STEM disciplines, Western New England University offers a more comprehensive curriculum, including majors in nursing, education, and social work. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover how these two universities stack up against each other in terms of cost, graduation rates, and other key factors, helping you make an informed decision about your academic future.

	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	Western New England University
Overview
Location	Cambridge, Massachusetts	Springfield, Massachusetts
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	99.0%	77.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	4.1%	89.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $75	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1128 - 1280
ACT range	N/A	24 - 32
Students submitting SAT score		18.0%
Students submitting ACT score		1.0%
Total number of applicants	33,240	6,385
Total number of admissions given out	1,365	5,739
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,177	783
Yield rate	86.2%	13.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$58,920	$52,780
Average net price	$30,958	$30,403
Tuition	$55,510	$37,700
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $11,550 Meal plan: $6,550	$14,430
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $32,562	97.0% Average amount $23,404
Students receiving federal student loan	6.0% Average amount $5,112	82.0% Average amount $5,613
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $17,891	20.0% Average amount $21,642

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,638 Men 51.9% Women 48.1%	2,583 Men 57.6% Women 42.4%
Graduate students	7,296 Men 62.0% Women 38.0%	1,052 Men 39.1% Women 60.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	29.2%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	6,280	2,000
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Texas New York Florida New Jersey	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Business Computer and Information Science Architecture Mathematics and Statistics	Business Engineering Health Professions Legal Profession Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	3:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	96.2%	63.1%
Dropout rate	3.0%	8.1%
Transferred out	N/A	28.5%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $144,716 Year 2: $150,045 Year 3: $183,153 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $170,089 Year 2: $165,236 Year 3: $182,183 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $118,191 Year 2: $127,993 Year 3: $163,496 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $82,796 Year 2: $117,572 Year 3: $155,540 Systems Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $133,685 Year 2: $137,214 Year 3: $155,079 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $104,229 Year 2: $121,226 Year 3: $139,548 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $141,603 Year 2: $126,504 Year 3: $132,987 Mechanical Engineering (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $112,885 Year 3: $124,425 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $135,266 Year 2: $111,435 Year 3: $112,404 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $109,955 Year 2: $104,749 Year 3: $109,672	Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $89,184 Year 2: $90,412 Year 3: $99,321 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $64,853 Year 2: $68,858 Year 3: $77,063 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,070 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $74,341 Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $54,805 Law (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $46,869 Year 3: $50,191 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,294 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,377 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $112,326 Year 2: $117,572 Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,276 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,074 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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