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Overview |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,586 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #448 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umb.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,542 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,515 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,896 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,123 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,104 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,512 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 15,757 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,060 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $235 |
Diversity |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Massachusetts-Boston | Westfield State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Boston is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (15,586 students vs. 4,702 students)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Massachusetts-Boston or Westfield State University?
- University of Massachusetts Boston is 1,399.2% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($14,542.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 403.8% higher at University of Massachusetts-Boston than Westfield State University ($35,515.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Boston than Westfield State University ($17,123 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 31% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Boston ($12,894 vs. $16,896)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Massachusetts Boston than Westfield State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Boston students is 60.8% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($11,104 vs. $6,904)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Boston (1055) is 54 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Accepted freshman University of Massachusetts-Boston students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than University of Massachusetts-Boston (80.8%)
University of Massachusetts-Boston vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Massachusetts-Boston 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 University of Massachusetts-Boston.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than University of Massachusetts Boston (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Boston earn on average $4,400 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $46,800)
- University of Massachusetts Boston students graduate with a $690 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($22,060 vs. $22,750)
- University of Massachusetts-Boston graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($228 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Massachusetts-Boston students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/