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Overview |
Westfield State University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Lehman, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 368 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $16,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $10,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 653 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 95.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $277 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Penn State Wilkes-Barre | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westfield State University is larger than than Penn State Wilkes-Barre based on total student enrollment (4,702 students vs. 368 students)
Westfield State University vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Penn State Wilkes-Barre?
- Penn State Wilkes Barre is 1,325.2% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($13,824.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.5% higher at Penn State Wilkes-Barre than Westfield State University ($23,086.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Westfield State University ($16,728 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westfield State University are 0.7% lower than costs at Penn State Wilkes Barre ($12,894 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Wilkes Barre than Westfield State University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Wilkes Barre students is 53.5% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($10,598 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Wilkes-Barre or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 19 points higher than at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (982)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre (22)
- Penn State Wilkes-Barre has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Westfield State University vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or Penn State Wilkes-Barre? 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 Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Penn State Wilkes Barre (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Wilkes Barre earn on average $8,500 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $4,068 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,818)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Wilkes-Barre graduates. ($235 vs. $277)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Wilkes-Barre students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/