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Overview |
Westfield State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 73% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $222 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Westfield State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 4,702 students)
Westfield State University vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or SUNY Cortland?
- SUNY College at Cortland is 628.9% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.9% higher at SUNY Cortland than Westfield State University ($16,980.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than SUNY Cortland ($18,021 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 5.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($12,894 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westfield State University than SUNY College at Cortland (93% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Cortland students is 35.7% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($9,369 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Westfield State University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland 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 SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Westfield State University vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Westfield State University (67% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $500 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $46,800)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,750)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($222 vs. $235)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westfield State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/