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Overview |
IU South Bend | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/22 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 |
IU South Bend | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $235 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 11% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Westfield State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 South Bend based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 4,326 students)
IU South Bend vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Westfield State University?
- Indiana University South Bend 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 South Bend 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 South Bend than Westfield State University ($8,785 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 40.3% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($9,190 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than Westfield State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University South Bend students is 13.3% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($7,821 vs. $6,904)
IU South Bend vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend 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 South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 46 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
IU South Bend vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (58% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $9,700 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $37,100)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $1,780 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($22,750 vs. $24,530)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($235 vs. $253)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/