Western New England University vs. Bryant University

Comparable Facts

Compare Western New England University in Springfield, MA with Bryant University in Smithfield, RI on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Western New England University is larger than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (3,674 students vs. 3,636 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Western New England University is located in Springfield, MA (Midsize City setting); Bryant University is in Smithfield, RI (Large Suburban setting).
• Western New England University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Bryant University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Western New England University 12:1; Bryant University 13:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western New England University are 11.2% lower than at Bryant University ($15,570 vs. $17,528).
• Out-of-state tuition is 10.2% higher at Bryant University than at Western New England University (about $4,857 more per year; $52,677 vs. $47,820).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Bryant University than at Western New England University (99% vs. 97%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 17.9% larger than aid received by Bryant University students ($33,067 vs. $28,035).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 3 points higher at Bryant University than at Western New England University (27 vs. 24, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Western New England University and Bryant University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Bryant University Feb 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Western New England University average a 3.49 high school GPA, 0.06 higher than at Bryant University (3.43).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.5% at Western New England University vs. 13.7% at Bryant University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Bryant University and Western New England University graduates have the same median loan debt ($27,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers in the federal data, Bryant University and Western New England University graduates have the same median monthly federal student loan payment ($279 vs. $279).
• More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western New England University students, three years after graduation (87% vs. 76%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.