Western New England University vs. Worcester State University

Comparable Facts

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

Worcester State University is larger than Western New England University based on total student enrollment (5,745 students vs. 3,674 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Western New England University is located in Springfield, MA (Midsize City setting); Worcester State University is in Worcester, MA (Midsize City setting).
• Western New England University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Worcester State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Western New England University 12:1; Worcester State University 16:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 8.1% lower than at Western New England University ($14,307 vs. $15,570).
• Out-of-state tuition is 167.7% higher at Western New England University than at Worcester State University (about $29,954 more per year; $47,820 vs. $17,866).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Western New England University than at Worcester State University (97% vs. 80%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 249.4% larger than aid received by Worcester State University students ($33,067 vs. $9,464).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Western New England University and Worcester State University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Worcester State University Jun 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Western New England University average a 3.49 high school GPA, 0.19 higher than at Worcester State University (3.3).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 12.5% at Western New England University vs. 16.7% at Worcester State University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Worcester State University graduates have a $7,000 lower median loan debt than Western New England University graduates ($20,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Worcester State University graduates have an estimated $73 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Western New England University graduates ($206 vs. $279).
• More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation (76% vs. 66%).

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