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Overview |
Westfield State University | SU | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Westfield State University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Westfield State University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 4,260 students)
Westfield State University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 3,383.5% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 379.3% higher at SU than Westfield State University ($33,790.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than SU ($18,021 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 14.8% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($11,230 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Westfield State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 239.9% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($23,467 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 4 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than SU (80.4%)
Westfield State University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or SU? 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 SU and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Shenandoah University (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/