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Overview |
Westfield State University | Lehman | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,555 | 12,894 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Lehman | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,510 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,723 | $4,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,406 | $9,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 91% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Lehman | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,273 | 20,954 | ||
| Admitted | 5,065 | 11,615 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 55.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 860/1220 | ||
| 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 | Lehman | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Lehman | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $10,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $105 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Lehman | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 55% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Lehman | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Lehman | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Lehman College is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (12,894 students vs. 4,555 students)
Westfield State University vs. Lehman Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Lehman?
- CUNY Lehman College is 614.4% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.1% higher at Lehman than Westfield State University ($14,880.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Westfield State University ($4,076 vs. $17,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 61.3% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($13,510 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Westfield State University (91% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Lehman College students is 11.7% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($9,389 vs. $8,406)
Westfield State University vs. Lehman Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Lehman? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehman or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Lehman College (1025) is 24 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lehman (3.2)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Lehman (55.4%)
Westfield State University vs. Lehman Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or Lehman? 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 Lehman and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than CUNY Lehman College (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Lehman graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $45,400)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $12,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($10,200 vs. $22,750)
- Lehman graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($105 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lehman students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/