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Overview |
SCSU | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 93% |
Admission |
SCSU | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCSU | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $235 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
SCSU | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | Westfield State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 4,702 students)
SCSU vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Westfield State University?
- Southern Connecticut State University is 567% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($6,470.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.6% higher at SCSU than Westfield State University ($19,358.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than SCSU ($18,021 vs. $18,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 9.2% lower than costs at Southern Connecticut State University ($12,894 vs. $14,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westfield State University than Southern Connecticut State University (93% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Connecticut State University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($7,308 vs. $6,904)
SCSU vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU 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 SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 83 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- SCSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
SCSU vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (58% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $45,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than SCSU graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,250)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than SCSU graduates. ($235 vs. $240)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/