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Overview |
Westfield State University | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Westfield State University | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 2,484 students)
Westfield State University vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 3,930.9% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 454.6% higher at Alvernia University than Westfield State University ($39,100.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Alvernia University ($18,021 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 8.8% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($12,894 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Westfield State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 273.1% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($25,757 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 3 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University 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 Alvernia University (59%)
Westfield State University vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or Alvernia 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 Alvernia University and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Alvernia University (58% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $44,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/