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Overview |
Westfield State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $263 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 4,702 students)
Westfield State University vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Eastern Michigan University?
- Eastern Michigan University is 1,394.8% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($14,500.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.7% higher at Eastern Michigan University than Westfield State University ($14,500.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Michigan University than Westfield State University ($15,826 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 13.1% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($11,396 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University than Westfield State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Michigan University students is 44% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($9,945 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Michigan University (1029) is 28 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Eastern Michigan University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Westfield State University vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or Eastern Michigan University? 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 Eastern Michigan University and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Eastern Michigan University (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $41,600)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,500)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($235 vs. $263)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/