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Overview |
Westfield State University | UNK | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Westfield State University | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $219 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Westfield State University | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | UNK | ||
| 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
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 4,702 students)
Westfield State University vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or UNK?
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is 541.2% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($6,220.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.7% higher at UNK than Westfield State University ($12,036.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Westfield State University ($16,564 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Nebraska at Kearney are 13.2% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($11,390 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Westfield State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Kearney students is 5.5% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($7,282 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 48 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Incoming UNK students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Westfield State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Westfield State University vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or UNK? 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 UNK and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Westfield State University (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $43,400)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($21,250 vs. $22,750)
- UNK graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($219 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNK students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/