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Overview |
AUM | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
AUM | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AUM | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $235 |
Diversity |
AUM | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
AUM | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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
- Auburn University at Montgomery is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (5,109 students vs. 4,702 students)
AUM vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Westfield State University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 748.7% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.1% higher at AUM than Westfield State University ($18,480.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Westfield State University ($13,163 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 75% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($7,368 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Westfield State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Auburn University at Montgomery students is 0.4% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($6,935 vs. $6,904)
AUM vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM 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 AUM .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 11 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
AUM vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (58% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $558 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($22,192 vs. $22,750)
- AUM graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($229 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/