Westfield State vs. Massachusetts-Boston |
#5 in Federal Region I Universities #23 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #368 in National Universities #45 in Massachusetts Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$11,882 Massachusetts Residents $17,962 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,496 Massachusetts Residents $37,174 Out-of-State |
cheaper$6,475 Massachusetts Residents $8,262 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$19,972 Massachusetts Residents $38,406 Out-of-State |
Less$6,551 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,917 |
Admission | ||
- | Test Scores | 1,190 SAT 27 ACT |
Easier81.51% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter80.76% |
Lower14.87% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable15.49% |
High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller4,702 | Total Enrollment | Larger15,586 |
Smaller3,943 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger12,221 |
Smaller759 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,365 |
Smaller689 | Online Student Population | Larger1,617 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher59% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
Lower15% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher24% |
Higher75% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,396) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,102) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,724) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
460 | Number of faculties | 1,091 |
Lower$94,792 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$105,028 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.