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Overview |
Westfield State University | KSC | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Keene, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #747 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | keene.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | KSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $11,754 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $22,663 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $13,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $19,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $10,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | KSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 4,487 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 4,017 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 24/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Westfield State University | KSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | KSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $26,295 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $271 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | KSC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Westfield State University | KSC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | KSC | ||
| 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
- Westfield State University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 2,872 students)
Westfield State University vs. KSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or KSC?
- Keene State College is 1,111.8% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 221.5% higher at KSC than Westfield State University ($22,663.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than KSC ($18,021 vs. $19,546)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 5% lower than costs at Keene State College ($12,894 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Westfield State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 46.1% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($10,085 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. KSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or KSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSC or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 10 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at KSC (22)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Westfield State University vs. KSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or KSC? 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 KSC and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Keene State College (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $2,400 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $44,400)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $3,545 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,295)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($235 vs. $271)
- More KSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westfield State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/