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Overview |
Westfield State University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,555 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #907 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,510 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,723 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,406 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 96% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,273 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 5,065 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 4,555 students)
Westfield State University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Northwest?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 564.1% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($6,442.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.8% higher at Northwest than Westfield State University ($12,884.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Westfield State University ($15,497 vs. $17,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 14.6% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($11,788 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Westfield State University (96% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($8,700 vs. $8,406)
Westfield State University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 46 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Westfield State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Westfield State University (80.7%)
Westfield State University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (58% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $41,200)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/