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Overview |
Westfield State University | Keystone College | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | La Plume, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,555 | 1,051 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | keystone.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Keystone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $15,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $15,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,510 | $12,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,723 | $21,461 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,406 | $10,281 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Keystone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,273 | 1,789 | ||
| Admitted | 5,065 | 1,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 910/1130 | ||
| 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 | Keystone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Keystone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $268 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Keystone College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Keystone College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Keystone College | ||
| 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
- Westfield State University is larger than than Keystone College based on total student enrollment (4,555 students vs. 1,051 students)
Westfield State University vs. Keystone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Keystone College?
- Keystone College is 1,482.5% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($15,350.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.7% higher at Keystone College than Westfield State University ($15,350.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Keystone College ($17,723 vs. $21,461)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 9% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($12,400 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keystone College than Westfield State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keystone College students is 22.3% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($10,281 vs. $8,406)
Westfield State University vs. Keystone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Keystone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keystone College or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 95 points higher than at Keystone College (906)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Keystone College (19)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Keystone College (3.0)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Keystone College (79.6%)
Westfield State University vs. Keystone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or Keystone 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 Keystone College and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Keystone College (58% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $33,400)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Keystone College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Keystone College graduates. ($235 vs. $268)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Keystone College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/