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Overview |
IU East | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
IU East | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 18, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $235 |
Diversity |
IU East | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IU East | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Westfield State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Westfield State University?
- Indiana University East is 649.9% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 192.7% higher at IU East than Westfield State University ($20,634.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Westfield State University ($8,837 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 37% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($9,412 vs. $12,894)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East as Westfield State University (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University East students is 14% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($7,874 vs. $6,904)
IU East vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East 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 IU East .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 40 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Indiana University East (58% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $13,900 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,750)
- IU East graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($211 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/