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Boston, MA · Springfield, MA
| Suffolk University | Western New England University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $29,618/yr | $27,290/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $24,745/yr | $20,726/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,889 | $25,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $25,711/yr | $22,471/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $25,702/yr | $25,205/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $29,654/yr | $28,660/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $36,264/yr | $29,794/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $285/mo | $270/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $21,326/yr | $15,570/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $26,992/yr | $8,410/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,854/yr | $2,131/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $65,281/yr | $60,262/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $47,550/yr | $47,820/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $47,550/yr | $47,820/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 30% | 24% |
| Students taking federal loans | 55% | 78% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 82% | 83% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1090–1300 | 1090–1300 |
| SAT average | 1216 | 1192 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–28 | 21–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 21–27 · Math 23–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 10,101 | 6,534 |
| Students accepted | 8,560 | 5,440 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,214 | 731 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 14% | 13% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 15% | 19% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 2% | 1% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 61% | 64% |
| Freshmen who come back | 75% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $67,506/yr | $73,157/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,432–$99,147 | $48,898–$104,001 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 65% | 67% |
| White students graduating | 65% | 70% |
| Black students graduating | 49% | 39% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 53% | 44% |
| Asian students graduating | 63% | 62% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $55,856/yr | $51,771/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 85% |
| Graduate on time | 49% | 57% |
| Pell students who graduate | 55% | 50% |
| First-gen students who finish | 60% | 59% |
| Low-income students who finish | 59% | 49% |
| Students who transfer out | 25% | 24% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $61,452/yr | $68,753/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 32% · Social Sciences 12% · Communication & Journalism 12% | Business, Management & Marketing 38% · Engineering 19% · Psychology 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 32% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 38% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 12% of degrees | Engineering — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 12% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Health Professions — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business/Managerial Economics — $153,437/yr | Business/Commerce, General — $90,273/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 27% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,268 | 2,603 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,030 | 1,058 |
| Average professor pay | $12,891/mo | $10,676/mo |
| Full-time professors | 56% | 61% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $62,281 | $83,848 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Boston, MA | Springfield, MA |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1906 | 1919 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 12% | 2.3% |
| Men | 36% | 56% |
| Women | 64% | 44% |
| White students | 49% | 66% |
| Black students | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 16% | 12% |
| Asian students | 8.1% | 3.1% |
| Two or more races | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| Other / not reported | 2.1% | 7.3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 30% | 25% |
| Part-time students | 2.4% | 2.3% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.7% | 2.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $11,805/yr | $12,651/yr |
| Endowment | $252.0M | $60.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,440 | 2,153 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $16,378/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $3,982/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 | No | No |
| 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 | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | 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 | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| 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 with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 23 |
| Student athletes | 353 | 639 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.1M | $5.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.1M | $5.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $5,483 | $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, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.