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Overview |
SMFA | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 492 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smfa.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
SMFA | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,928 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,928 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,850 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,340 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,629 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
SMFA | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 318 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 258 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SMFA | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SMFA | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $235 |
Diversity |
SMFA | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 3% |
Students |
SMFA | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
SMFA | 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
- Westfield State University is larger than than SMFA based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 492 students)
SMFA vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SMFA or Westfield State University?
- School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston is 4,016.3% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($39,928.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 466.4% higher at SMFA than Westfield State University ($39,928.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than SMFA ($18,021 vs. $39,340)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 15.2% lower than costs at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston ($12,894 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston than Westfield State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston students is 126.4% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($15,629 vs. $6,904)
SMFA vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SMFA 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 SMFA .
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than SMFA (81.1%)
SMFA vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SMFA 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 SMFA.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $12,500 more per year than SMFA graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $34,300)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SMFA graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than SMFA graduates. ($235 vs. $268)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMFA students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/