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Overview |
Westfield State University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 534 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $15,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $34,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $14,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $18,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $7,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 360 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1040/1170 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Westfield State University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 15% |
Students |
Westfield State University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 534 students)
Westfield State University vs. UNH Manchester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or UNH Manchester?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 1,461.9% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 382.4% higher at UNH Manchester than Westfield State University ($34,010.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than UNH Manchester ($18,021 vs. $18,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 16.1% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($12,894 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Westfield State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire at Manchester students is 13.3% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($7,822 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. UNH Manchester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or UNH Manchester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH Manchester or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at University of New Hampshire at Manchester (1010) is 9 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Westfield State University vs. UNH Manchester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or UNH Manchester? 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 UNH Manchester and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $6,500 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westfield State University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/