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Overview |
Westfield State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $286 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Cedar Crest College | ||
| 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 Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 1,324 students)
Westfield State University vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 4,337.4% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 510.5% higher at Cedar Crest College than Westfield State University ($43,043.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Cedar Crest College ($18,021 vs. $23,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 1.4% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($12,722 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cedar Crest College than Westfield State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 369.5% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($32,415 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 33 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Cedar Crest College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Westfield State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Cedar Crest College has a higher acceptance rate (84.2%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Westfield State University vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Cedar Crest College (58% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Cedar Crest College earn on average $1,000 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,750)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($235 vs. $286)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/