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Overview |
ECSU | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
ECSU | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
ECSU | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $235 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
ECSU | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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
- Westfield State University is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Westfield State University?
- Eastern Connecticut State University is 567% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at ECSU than Westfield State University ($9,706.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than ECSU ($18,021 vs. $18,628)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 24.9% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,894 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Westfield State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 59.2% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($10,993 vs. $6,904)
ECSU vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $46,400)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($235 vs. $237)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/