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Overview |
Westfield State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Westfield, MA | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,702 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ma.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westfield State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,894 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,021 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,904 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
Westfield State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,625 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 5,400 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 982/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Westfield State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westfield State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $237 |
Diversity |
Westfield State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Westfield State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Westfield State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is larger than than Westfield State University based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 4,702 students)
Westfield State University vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westfield State University or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
- Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is 406.5% more expensive to attend than Westfield State University for in-state tuition ($4,913.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117% higher at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi than Westfield State University ($15,299.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi than Westfield State University ($15,181 vs. $18,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi are 18.6% lower than costs at Westfield State University ($10,868 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westfield State University than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Corpus Christi students is 12.7% larger than aid received Westfield State University ($7,780 vs. $6,904)
Westfield State University vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westfield State University or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or Westfield State University .
- The average SAT score at Westfield State University (1001) is 38 points higher than at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Westfield State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Westfield State University (3.3)
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Westfield State University (81.5%)
Westfield State University vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westfield State University or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi? 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 Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi and Westfield State University.
- The graduation rate at Westfield State University is higher than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (58% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Corpus Christi earn on average $200 more per year than Westfield State University graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $46,800)
- Westfield State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($22,750 vs. $23,000)
- Westfield State University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($235 vs. $237)
- More Westfield State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/