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Overview |
Westfield State University | NCAT | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,555 | 13,885 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #950 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $17,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,510 | $8,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,723 | $10,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,406 | $10,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 89% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,273 | 30,717 | ||
| Admitted | 5,065 | 14,183 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 960/1190 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Westfield State University | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $299 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Westfield State University | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 4,555 students)
Westfield State University vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or NCAT?
- North Carolina A & T State University is 264.9% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($3,540.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144% higher at NCAT than Westfield State University ($17,200.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Westfield State University ($10,258 vs. $17,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 53% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($8,832 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Westfield State University (89% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 27.3% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($10,700 vs. $8,406)
Westfield State University vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 91 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than NCAT (46.2%)
Westfield State University vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (58% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $38,100)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($22,750 vs. $29,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($235 vs. $299)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/