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Overview |
Westfield State University | Ship | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,555 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,510 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,723 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,406 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 85% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,273 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 5,065 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Westfield State University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 4,555 students)
Westfield State University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 886.6% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at Ship than Westfield State University ($11,574.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Ship ($17,723 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 4.3% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($12,952 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Westfield State University (85% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westfield State University students is 41.3% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,406 vs. $5,951)
Westfield State University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 22 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Westfield State University (80.7%)
Westfield State University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or Ship? 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 Ship and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Westfield State University (60% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $400 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship 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/