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Boston, MA · Boston, MA
| Suffolk University | Wentworth Institute of Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $29,618/yr | $34,170/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $24,745/yr | $27,018/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,889 | $25,028 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $25,711/yr | $27,588/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $25,702/yr | $31,922/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $29,654/yr | $35,769/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $36,264/yr | $38,272/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $285/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $21,326/yr | $19,302/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $26,992/yr | $19,302/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,854/yr | $1,700/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $65,281/yr | $61,096/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $47,550/yr | $42,884/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $47,550/yr | $42,884/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 30% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 55% | 55% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 82% | 91% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1090–1300 | 1110–1320 |
| SAT average | 1216 | 1229 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–28 | 27–31 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 24–33 · Math 25–30 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 10,101 | 6,453 |
| Students accepted | 8,560 | 5,509 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,214 | 980 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 15% | 33% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 3% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 61% | 68% |
| Freshmen who come back | 75% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $67,506/yr | $82,721/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,432–$99,147 | $58,416–$112,775 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 65% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 65% | 70% |
| Black students graduating | 49% | 56% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 53% | 61% |
| Asian students graduating | 63% | 64% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $55,856/yr | $71,868/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 87% |
| Graduate on time | 49% | 54% |
| Pell students who graduate | 55% | 60% |
| First-gen students who finish | 60% | 68% |
| Low-income students who finish | 59% | 66% |
| Students who transfer out | 25% | 17% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $61,452/yr | $80,509/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 32% · Social Sciences 12% · Communication & Journalism 12% | Engineering 32% · Computer & Information Sciences 24% · Business, Management & Marketing 21% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 32% of degrees | Engineering — 32% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 12% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 24% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Architecture — 13% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business/Managerial Economics — $153,437/yr | Construction Management — $86,496/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 58% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,268 | 3,747 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,030 | 226 |
| Average professor pay | $12,891/mo | $11,150/mo |
| Full-time professors | 56% | 48% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $62,281 | $82,446 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Boston, MA | Boston, MA |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1906 | 1904 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 12% | 4.3% |
| Men | 36% | 74% |
| Women | 64% | 26% |
| White students | 49% | 57% |
| Black students | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 16% | 15% |
| Asian students | 8.1% | 8.6% |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 3.6% |
| Other / not reported | 2.1% | 3.2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 30% | 25% |
| Part-time students | 2.4% | 3.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,805/yr | $14,597/yr |
| Endowment | $252.0M | $160.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,440 | 2,117 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $16,378/yr | $12,470/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,982/yr | $6,200/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 353 | 416 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.1M | $3.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.1M | $3.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $5,483 | $31,795 |
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, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.