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Boston, MA · Springfield, MA
| Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences | Western New England University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $39,545/yr | $27,290/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $35,206/yr | $20,726/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $25,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $36,228/yr | $22,471/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $38,376/yr | $25,205/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $42,536/yr | $28,660/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $43,470/yr | $29,794/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $270/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $24,704/yr | $15,570/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $24,704/yr | $8,410/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $986/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,094/yr | $2,131/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $65,022/yr | $60,262/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $40,530/yr | $47,820/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $40,530/yr | $47,820/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 30% | 24% |
| Students taking federal loans | 67% | 78% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 85% | 83% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1160–1416 | 1090–1300 |
| SAT average | 1269 | 1192 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 26–30 | 21–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 24–31 · Math 25–29 | English 21–27 · Math 23–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 6,010 | 6,534 |
| Students accepted | 5,121 | 5,440 |
| Students who enrolled | 670 | 731 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 13% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 8% | 19% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 1% | 1% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 62% | 64% |
| Freshmen who come back | 74% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $125,557/yr | $73,157/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $84,640–$152,747 | $48,898–$104,001 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 77% | 67% |
| White students graduating | 62% | 70% |
| Black students graduating | 52% | 39% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 45% | 44% |
| Asian students graduating | 69% | 62% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $77,171/yr | $51,771/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 93% | 85% |
| Graduate on time | 53% | 57% |
| Pell students who graduate | 58% | 50% |
| First-gen students who finish | 75% | 59% |
| Low-income students who finish | 75% | 49% |
| Students who transfer out | 24% | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $108,480/yr | $68,753/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 93% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5% · Psychology 2% | Business, Management & Marketing 38% · Engineering 19% · Psychology 9% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 93% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 38% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 5% of degrees | Engineering — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 2% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Physical Sciences — <1% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Agriculture & Veterinary Science — <1% of degrees | Health Professions — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $115,196/yr | Business/Commerce, General — $90,273/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 5% | 27% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 3,451 | 2,603 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,476 | 1,058 |
| Average professor pay | $11,769/mo | $10,676/mo |
| Full-time professors | 33% | 61% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $50,594 | $83,848 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Boston, MA | Springfield, MA |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1823 | 1919 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 12% | 2.3% |
| Men | 23% | 56% |
| Women | 77% | 44% |
| White students | 29% | 66% |
| Black students | 13% | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 16% | 12% |
| Asian students | 20% | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 3.7% |
| Other / not reported | 8.2% | 7.3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 30% | 25% |
| Part-time students | 5.2% | 2.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 17% | 2.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,199/yr | $12,651/yr |
| Endowment | $1.9B | $60.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,326 | 2,153 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $16,270/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $4,500/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | No data reported | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No data reported | Yes |
| Varsity teams | No data reported | 23 |
| Student athletes | No data reported | 639 |
| Athletic scholarships | No data reported | $0 |
| Athletics budget | No data reported | $5.3M |
| Athletics revenue | No data reported | $5.9M |
| Recruiting spend | No data reported | $30,346 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.