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Overview |
Westfield State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,555 | 2,919 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #916 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $11,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,510 | $16,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,723 | $14,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,406 | $8,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 84% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,273 | 3,439 | ||
| Admitted | 5,065 | 3,313 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 96.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Westfield State University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $202 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Westfield State University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (4,555 students vs. 2,919 students)
Westfield State University vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or SUNY Canton?
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton 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 68.8% higher at SUNY Canton than Westfield State University ($11,900.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Westfield State University ($14,451 vs. $17,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 23.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($13,510 vs. $16,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Westfield State University (84% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Canton students is 1% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($8,491 vs. $8,406)
Westfield State University vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or Westfield State University .
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Westfield State University (80.7%)
Westfield State University vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or SUNY Canton? 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 Canton and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (58% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $8,400 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $3,198 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($19,552 vs. $22,750)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($202 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton 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/