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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 93% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $235 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 4,702 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Westfield State University?
- Fitchburg State University and Westfield State University cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($970.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Fitchburg State as Westfield State University ($7,050.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Westfield State University ($15,535 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 4.8% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,894 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westfield State University than Fitchburg State University (93% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 2.7% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($7,093 vs. $6,904)
Fitchburg State vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 8 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Fitchburg State vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Fitchburg State University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $65 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($22,685 vs. $22,750)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($234 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/