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Overview |
Westfield State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Rock Hill, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 4,712 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #655 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | winthrop.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $15,306 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $29,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $10,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $17,008 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 5,099 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 3,557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 980/1195 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Winthrop University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Winthrop University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Winthrop University is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (4,712 students vs. 4,702 students)
Westfield State University vs. Winthrop University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Winthrop University?
- Winthrop University is 1,477.9% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($15,306.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 320.4% higher at Winthrop University than Westfield State University ($29,636.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winthrop University than Westfield State University ($17,008 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winthrop University are 22.9% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($10,488 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winthrop University than Westfield State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Winthrop University students is 87.7% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($12,961 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. Winthrop University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Winthrop University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winthrop University or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Winthrop University (1044) is 43 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Incoming Winthrop University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Westfield State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Winthrop University students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Winthrop University (69.8%)
Westfield State University vs. Winthrop University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or Winthrop University? 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 Winthrop University and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is the same as at Winthrop University (58% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Winthrop University graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $39,500)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $4,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Winthrop University graduates. ($22,750 vs. $27,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Winthrop University graduates. ($235 vs. $279)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Winthrop University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/