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Overview |
Westfield State University | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Westfield State University | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Westfield State University | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | St. Bona | ||
| 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
- Westfield State University is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 2,602 students)
Westfield State University vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 3,778.4% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 433.6% higher at St. Bona than Westfield State University ($37,620.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than St. Bona ($18,021 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 12.1% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($12,894 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Westfield State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 299.8% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($27,605 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 65 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Westfield State University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
Westfield State University vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Westfield State University (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/