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Overview |
Eastern | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Eastern | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $235 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Westfield State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 4,702 students)
Eastern vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Westfield State University?
- Eastern Kentucky University is 883.9% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($9,544.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.6% higher at Eastern than Westfield State University ($19,922.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Westfield State University ($10,806 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 24.5% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($10,360 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Westfield State University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 53.3% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($10,583 vs. $6,904)
Eastern vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 27 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Westfield State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (58% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $37,900)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $945 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,695)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($235 vs. $245)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/