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Overview |
UB | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 93% |
Admission |
UB | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
UB | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $235 |
Diversity |
UB | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
UB | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UB | Westfield State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Westfield State University?
- University of Baltimore is 652.2% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.3% higher at UB than Westfield State University ($20,746.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westfield State University than UB ($18,021 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 50.1% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($12,894 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westfield State University than University of Baltimore (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 9.3% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($7,544 vs. $6,904)
UB vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 29 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UB (21)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
UB vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $13,800 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $46,800)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,750)
- UB graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($222 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/