California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt vs. Westfield State University

Comparable Facts

Compare California State Polytechnic University Humboldt in Arcata, CA with Westfield State University in Westfield, MA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

California State Polytechnic University Humboldt is larger than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (6,237 students vs. 4,588 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California State Polytechnic University Humboldt is located in Arcata, CA (Remote Town setting); Westfield State University is in Westfield, MA (Large Suburban setting).
• California State Polytechnic University Humboldt is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Westfield State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: California State Polytechnic University Humboldt 16:1; Westfield State University 17:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 0.7% lower than at California State Polytechnic University Humboldt ($14,018 vs. $14,118).
• Out-of-state tuition is 14.2% higher at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt than at Westfield State University (about $2,591 more per year; $20,850 vs. $18,259).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Westfield State University than at California State Polytechnic University Humboldt (91% vs. 66%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by California State Polytechnic University Humboldt students is 18.7% larger than aid received by Westfield State University students ($10,748 vs. $9,054).

Admissions details

• Typical ACT composite is 2 points higher at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt than at Westfield State University (21 vs. 19, midpoint estimate).
• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, test optional at Westfield State University.
• Typical fall application deadline: California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt Apr 30, 2027; Westfield State University Mar 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt average a 3.33 high school GPA, 0.03 higher than at Westfield State University (3.3).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 5.9% at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt vs. 15.2% at Westfield State University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, California State Polytechnic University Humboldt graduates have a $3,250 lower median loan debt than Westfield State University graduates ($19,500 vs. $22,750).
• Among borrowers, California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates have an estimated $34 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Westfield State University graduates ($201 vs. $235).
• More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt students, three years after graduation (73% vs. 56%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.