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Overview |
Westfield State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Conway, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #821 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | coastal.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $11,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $28,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $10,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $14,016 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $10,610 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 17,161 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 13,493 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Westfield State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $24,930 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $257 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Coastal Carolina | ||
| 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
- Coastal Carolina University is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 4,702 students)
Westfield State University vs. Coastal Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Coastal Carolina?
- Coastal Carolina University is 1,081.4% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($11,460.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 301.6% higher at Coastal Carolina than Westfield State University ($28,310.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coastal Carolina University than Westfield State University ($14,016 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coastal Carolina University are 21.3% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($10,628 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westfield State University than Coastal Carolina University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coastal Carolina University students is 53.7% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($10,610 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. Coastal Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Coastal Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coastal Carolina or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Coastal Carolina University (1009) is 8 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Coastal Carolina (22)
- Accepted freshman Coastal Carolina students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Coastal Carolina (78.6%)
Westfield State University vs. Coastal Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or Coastal Carolina? 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 Coastal Carolina and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Coastal Carolina University (58% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Coastal Carolina graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $42,200)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $2,180 lower median federal student loan debt than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($22,750 vs. $24,930)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Coastal Carolina graduates. ($235 vs. $257)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coastal Carolina students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/