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Overview |
ATU | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
ATU | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $235 |
Diversity |
ATU | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ATU | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Westfield State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (9,445 students vs. 4,702 students)
ATU vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Westfield State University?
- Arkansas Tech University is 500% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($5,820.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.1% higher at ATU than Westfield State University ($11,640.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Westfield State University ($12,016 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 40.8% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($9,157 vs. $12,894)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University as Westfield State University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($8,440 vs. $6,904)
ATU vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
ATU vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU or Westfield State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Westfield State University and ATU.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Arkansas Tech University (58% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,750)
- ATU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($183 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/