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Overview |
Westfield State University | UWT | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,555 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,510 | $15,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,723 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,406 | $13,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 77% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,273 | 3,161 | ||
| Admitted | 5,065 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Westfield State University | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $155 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Westfield State University | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 4,555 students)
Westfield State University vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 1,088% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 479.8% higher at UWT than Westfield State University ($40,878.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Westfield State University ($11,290 vs. $17,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 18% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($13,510 vs. $15,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westfield State University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (81% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 60.8% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($13,521 vs. $8,406)
Westfield State University vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 35 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Westfield State University (80.7%)
Westfield State University vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or UWT? 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 UWT and Westfield State University.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $19,000 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $46,800)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,750)
- UWT graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($155 vs. $235)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westfield State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/