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Overview |
CCSU | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 4,555 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $17,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $8,406 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 81% |
Admission |
CCSU | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 6,273 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 5,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 14.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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 | Aug 26, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $235 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CCSU | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | Westfield State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 4,555 students)
CCSU vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Westfield State University?
- Central Connecticut State University is 587% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($6,664.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.8% higher at CCSU than Westfield State University ($19,940.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Connecticut State University than Westfield State University ($17,207 vs. $17,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Connecticut State University are 6.3% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($12,710 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Westfield State University (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westfield State University students is 5.7% larger than aid received Central Connecticut State University ($8,406 vs. $7,949)
CCSU vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU 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 CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Central Connecticut State University (1011) is 10 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Westfield State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Central Connecticut State University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,800)
- Central Connecticut State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,750)
- CCSU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($232 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/