WSU-Worcester vs Westfield State

Worcester State University and Westfield State University, both esteemed public universities in Massachusetts, offer distinct educational experiences. Worcester State boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for prospective students. In contrast, Westfield State maintains a slightly smaller student body, fostering a more intimate learning environment. While Worcester State excels in fields like Business and Health Professions, Westfield State shines in Education and Social Sciences. Both universities boast impressive graduation rates, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future careers. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more key differences between these two institutions and make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Westfield State University	Worcester State University
Overview
Location	Westfield, Massachusetts	Worcester, Massachusetts
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	75.0%	73.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	94.4%	89.3%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	980 - 1190	1030 - 1193
ACT range	17 - 22	23 - 24
Students submitting SAT score	22.0%	13.0%
Students submitting ACT score	1.0%
Total number of applicants	3,629	3,446
Total number of admissions given out	3,424	3,078
Admitted students who chose to enroll	802	756
Yield rate	23.4%	24.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $26,978 Out of state: $33,058	In state: $19,554 Out of state: $25,634
Average net price	$19,194	$12,853
Tuition	In state: $970 Out of state: $7,050	In state: $970 Out of state: $7,050
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,700 Meal plan: $4,500	Room/dormitory: $8,573 Meal plan: $3,995
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	84.0% Average amount $5,332	94.0% Average amount $4,529
Students receiving federal student loan	70.0% Average amount $4,971	58.0% Average amount $4,816
Students taking out private loans	14.0% Average amount $12,501	12.0% Average amount $10,578

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,239 Men 44.3% Women 55.7%	4,640 Men 38.4% Women 61.6%
Graduate students	774 Men 32.6% Women 67.4%	777 Men 17.8% Women 82.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	0.5%	1.3%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	2,396	1,584
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Mississippi Connecticut Rhode Island New Hampshire Vermont

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Public Administration and Social Service Health Professions Liberal Arts Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Education Health Professions Business Law Enforcement and Firefighting Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	21:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	New England Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	60.6%	60.9%
Dropout rate	38.6%	13.1%
Transferred out	N/A	24.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,590 Year 2: $68,331 Year 3: $75,730 Psychology, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $62,932 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,162 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $54,432 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,050 Year 2: $49,019 Year 3: $53,190 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,915 Year 2: $42,123 Year 3: $52,819 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,968 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $50,467 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,790 Year 2: $44,170 Year 3: $49,846 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,669 Year 2: $42,754 Year 3: $49,217 Psychology, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $44,021 Year 3: $48,175 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,660 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $47,659	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,399 Year 2: $68,821 Year 3: $76,249 Biotechnology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,547 Year 3: $67,589 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,868 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $61,253 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $60,590 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,554 Year 2: $54,974 Year 3: $59,253 Chemistry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $49,644 Year 3: $56,781 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,231 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $55,176 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,792 Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $53,760 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,556 Year 2: $40,501 Year 3: $51,886 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,699 Year 2: $42,580 Year 3: $51,212

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