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Overview |
Westfield State University | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Newburgh, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 1,918 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #573 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | msmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $36,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $17,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $23,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $25,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 2,604 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1075/1225 | ||
| 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 | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $268 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Mount Saint Mary College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 1,918 students)
Westfield State University vs. Mount Saint Mary College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Mount Saint Mary College?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 3,665.2% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($36,522.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 418% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than Westfield State University ($36,522.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Mount Saint Mary College ($18,021 vs. $23,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 38.9% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($12,894 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College than Westfield State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 265.5% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($25,237 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. Mount Saint Mary College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Mount Saint Mary College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount Saint Mary College or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 19 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Westfield State University vs. Mount Saint Mary College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($235 vs. $268)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/