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Overview |
Westfield State University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Schuylkill Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $7,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $17,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $12,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 990/1180 | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 47% | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 623 students)
Westfield State University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Penn State Schuylkill?
- Penn State Schuylkill is 1,407.6% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.9% higher at Penn State Schuylkill than Westfield State University ($24,318.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Schuylkill than Westfield State University ($17,252 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 68.7% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($7,644 vs. $12,894)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Westfield State University as Penn State Schuylkill (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Schuylkill students is 83.4% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($12,665 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Penn State Schuylkill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Schuylkill or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 81 points higher than at Penn State Schuylkill (920)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (18)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (3.2)
- Penn State Schuylkill has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Westfield State University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or Penn State Schuylkill? 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 Schuylkill and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Penn State Schuylkill (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,818)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Schuylkill graduates. ($235 vs. $277)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Schuylkill 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/