Bridgewater State University (BSU) vs. Westfield State University (Westfield State)

Two Rivalry Colleges in New England Football Conference

  • Both Bridgewater State University (BSU) and Westfield State University (Westfield State) are public.
  • Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
  • Westfield State has more expensive tuition of $17,962 than BSU ($17,529).
  • BSU has tighter acceptance rate of 80.36% than Westfield State (85.25%).
  • BSU is larger with 9,604 students than Westfield State (4,702 students).
Bridgewater State University

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Westfield State University

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#22 in Massachusetts
Rankings#23 in Massachusetts
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Bridgewater, MALocationWestfield, MA
BSUKnown asWestfield State
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Tuition & Fees
$11,389 Massachusetts residents
$17,529 out-of-state
Undergraduate$11,882 Massachusetts residents
$17,962 out-of-state
$8,793 Massachusetts residents
$9,041 out-of-state
Graduate$6,475 Massachusetts residents
$8,262 out-of-state
$7,986Financial Aid$6,551
Admission
$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee$50
80.36%Acceptance Rate85.25%
29.55%Yield27.07%
1,110 SAT, 22 ACTTest Scores
Student Population
9,604Total Students4,702
8,116Undergraduate3,943
1,488Graduate759
1,004Online Enrollment689
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
56%Graduation Rate59%
Transfer-out Rate15%
75%Retention Rate75%
$47,900Average Earning after Graduation$48,900
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,298)
$9,488 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,396)
$8,300 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$4,724 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
337 Full-time
425 Part-time
Number of Faculties226 Full-time
234 Part-time
1,088 Full-time
425 Part-time
Number of Staffs669 Full-time
356 Part-time
$87,755 for Faculties
$68,577 Part-time
Average Salary$88,676 for Faculties
$57,084 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023