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Overview |
Albertus Magnus College | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albertus.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albertus Magnus College | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,046 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,469 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,016 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Albertus Magnus College | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albertus Magnus College | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $235 |
Diversity |
Albertus Magnus College | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 3% |
Students |
Albertus Magnus College | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Albertus Magnus College | Westfield State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than Albertus Magnus College based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 1,275 students)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albertus Magnus College or Westfield State University?
- Albertus Magnus College is 3,681.6% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 420.3% higher at Albertus Magnus College than Westfield State University ($36,682.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than Albertus Magnus College ($18,021 vs. $27,469)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 16.7% lower than costs at Albertus Magnus College ($12,894 vs. $15,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albertus Magnus College than Westfield State University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albertus Magnus College students is 276.8% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($26,016 vs. $6,904)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albertus Magnus College or Westfield State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westfield State University or Albertus Magnus College .
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Albertus Magnus College (3.11)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Albertus Magnus College (80.5%)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albertus Magnus College or Westfield State 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 Westfield State University and Albertus Magnus College.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Albertus Magnus College (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Albertus Magnus College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($22,750 vs. $29,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($235 vs. $299)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albertus Magnus College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/