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Overview |
Westfield State University | New England Tech | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Warwick, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,555 | 1,850 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | neit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | New England Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $33,225 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $33,225 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,510 | $17,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,723 | $36,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,406 | $11,646 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 87% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | New England Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,273 | 2,530 | ||
| Admitted | 5,065 | 1,840 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 72.7%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 26.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Westfield State University | New England Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | New England Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $206 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | New England Tech | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 11% |
Students |
Westfield State University | New England Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | New England Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than New England Tech based on total student enrollment (4,555 students vs. 1,850 students)
Westfield State University vs. New England Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or New England Tech?
- New England Institute of Technology is 3,325.3% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($33,225.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 371.3% higher at New England Tech than Westfield State University ($33,225.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than New England Tech ($17,723 vs. $36,714)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 26.1% lower than costs at New England Institute of Technology ($13,510 vs. $17,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England Institute of Technology than Westfield State University (87% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England Institute of Technology students is 38.5% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($11,646 vs. $8,406)
Westfield State University vs. New England Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or New England Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between New England Tech or Westfield State University .
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than New England Tech (72.7%)
Westfield State University vs. New England Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or New England Tech? 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 New England Tech and Westfield State University.
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $3,900 more per year than New England Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $42,900)
- New England Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,750)
- New England Tech graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($206 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former New England Tech students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/