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Overview |
Westfield State University | Dominican College | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Orangeburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,555 | 1,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #623 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | dc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Dominican College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $32,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $32,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,510 | $16,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,723 | $23,907 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,406 | $22,544 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Dominican College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,273 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 5,065 | 1,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 78.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1095/1235 | ||
| 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 | Dominican College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Dominican College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $268 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Dominican College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Dominican College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Dominican 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 Dominican College based on total student enrollment (4,555 students vs. 1,378 students)
Westfield State University vs. Dominican College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Dominican College?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 3,215.5% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($32,160.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 356.2% higher at Dominican College than Westfield State University ($32,160.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Dominican College ($17,723 vs. $23,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 20.1% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($13,510 vs. $16,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Westfield State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 168.2% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($22,544 vs. $8,406)
Westfield State University vs. Dominican College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Dominican College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dominican College or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 122 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Dominican College (78.8%)
Westfield State University vs. Dominican College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or Dominican 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 Dominican College and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (58% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $4,700 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($235 vs. $268)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/