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Overview |
Westfield State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 4,682 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #608 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $17,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $10,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $17,939 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $6,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 3,898 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 2,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 56.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Westfield State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $230 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Westfield State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 4,682 students)
Westfield State University vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or MSU Moorhead?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 811.1% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.7% higher at MSU Moorhead than Westfield State University ($17,674.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Westfield State University ($17,939 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 27.6% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($10,104 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Westfield State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Moorhead students is 0% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($6,905 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 48 points higher than at Westfield State University (1001)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Westfield State University (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Westfield State University has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
Westfield State University vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Westfield State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $474 lower median federal student loan debt than Westfield State University graduates. ($22,276 vs. $22,750)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Westfield State University graduates. ($230 vs. $235)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/