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Overview |
VSU | Westfield State University | ||
| Location | Valdosta, GA | Westfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,209 | 4,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #982 | #575 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valdosta.edu | ma.edu | ||
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Costs |
VSU | Westfield State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,922 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,836 | $18,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,875 | $6,904 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
VSU | Westfield State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,975 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 4,451 | 5,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
VSU | Westfield State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VSU | Westfield State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $235 |
Diversity |
VSU | Westfield State University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
VSU | Westfield State University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 11% | ||
Campus |
VSU | 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
- Valdosta State University is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (10,209 students vs. 4,702 students)
VSU vs. Westfield State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VSU or Westfield State University?
- Valdosta State University is 350.6% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($4,371.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.8% higher at VSU than Westfield State University ($15,426.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valdosta State University than Westfield State University ($12,836 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valdosta State University are 44.5% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($8,922 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valdosta State University than Westfield State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valdosta State University students is 43% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($9,875 vs. $6,904)
VSU vs. Westfield State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VSU 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 VSU .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 8 points higher than at VSU (993)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (21)
- Accepted freshman Westfield State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at VSU (3.23)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
VSU vs. Westfield State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VSU 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 VSU.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Valdosta State University (58% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $40,300)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($22,750 vs. $25,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/