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Overview |
Westfield State University | UTC | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,555 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,510 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,723 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,406 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 93% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,273 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 5,065 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Westfield State University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $214 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Westfield State University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 4,555 students)
Westfield State University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 748.7% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.1% higher at UTC than Westfield State University ($16,296.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Westfield State University ($13,801 vs. $17,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 34.4% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($10,052 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Westfield State University (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 17% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($9,834 vs. $8,406)
Westfield State University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 86 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Incoming UTC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Westfield State University (22)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than UTC (77%)
Westfield State University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or UTC? 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 UTC and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (58% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $6,200 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $1,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($20,792 vs. $22,750)
- UTC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($214 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/