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Overview |
Westfield State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 3,430 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #574 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $38,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $38,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $17,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $11,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $35,256 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 2,999 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 2,664 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| 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 Saint Peters; SPC based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 3,430 students)
Westfield State University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 3,899% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($38,790.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 450.2% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Westfield State University ($38,790.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than Westfield State University ($11,996 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 32.7% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($12,894 vs. $17,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Westfield State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 410.7% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($35,256 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 83 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman Saint Peters; SPC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Saint Peters; SPC has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Westfield State University vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Saint Peters; SPC and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Saint Peter's University (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/