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Overview |
Westfield State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Castleton, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 2,363 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #783 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | castleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $11,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $28,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $16,791 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $13,007 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 2,508 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Castleton State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Castleton State College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Castleton State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than Castleton State College based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 2,363 students)
Westfield State University vs. Castleton State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Castleton State College?
- Castleton State College is 1,119.8% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($11,832.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 308.5% higher at Castleton State College than Westfield State University ($28,800.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Castleton State College than Westfield State University ($16,791 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Castleton State College are 4% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($12,404 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Castleton State College than Westfield State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Castleton State College students is 88.4% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($13,007 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. Castleton State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Castleton State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Castleton State College or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 42 points higher than at Castleton State College (959)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Castleton State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Castleton State College (3.17)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Castleton State College (80.5%)
Westfield State University vs. Castleton State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or Castleton State College? 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 Castleton State College and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Castleton State College (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Castleton State College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $37,600)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Castleton State College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Castleton State College graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More Castleton State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westfield State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/