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Overview |
Westfield State University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,555 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,510 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,723 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,406 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 99% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,273 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 5,065 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Longwood University | ||
| 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (4,555 students vs. 4,545 students)
Westfield State University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 792.8% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($8,660.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196% higher at Longwood University than Westfield State University ($20,870.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Longwood University ($17,723 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 17.6% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,510 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Westfield State University (99% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 29.3% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($10,869 vs. $8,406)
Westfield State University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 16 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Westfield State University (80.7%)
Westfield State University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Westfield State University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $43,200)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westfield State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/