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Overview |
Westfield State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #584 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 68% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1050/1250 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $277 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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 Penn State Altoona based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 2,577 students)
Westfield State University vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Penn State Altoona?
- Penn State Altoona is 1,486.4% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 266.7% higher at Penn State Altoona than Westfield State University ($25,854.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Penn State Altoona ($18,021 vs. $20,621)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 0.7% lower than costs at Penn State Altoona ($12,894 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westfield State University than Penn State Altoona (93% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Altoona students is 38.7% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($9,574 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 8 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Altoona students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Westfield State University vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or Penn State Altoona? 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 Penn State Altoona and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Westfield State University (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $8,500 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $4,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,818)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Altoona graduates. ($235 vs. $277)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/