Southern Oregon vs Westfield State
What each college publishes, side by side. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt come from federal data.
C+Compass Score: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Southern Oregon UniversityAshland, ORCompass Score: SolidB-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Westfield State UniversityWestfield, MACompass Score: Good
At a glance
- Westfield State has the higher graduation rate: 54% against 43% at Southern Oregon.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Westfield State: $57,346, against $49,175 at Southern Oregon.
- Median debt is lower at Southern Oregon: $20,332, against $22,457 at Westfield State.
Scores
Compass Score
C+Compass Score: Solid (grade C+): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
Academic Excellence
B-Academic Excellence: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 44%
Value
BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 39%
B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 30%
The college
Category
Regional universities
Regional universities
Location
Ashland, OR
Westfield, MA
Setting
Suburb
Suburb
Students
5,371
4,555
Sports
NAIA · Cascade Collegiate Conference
NCAA Division III · Massachusetts State College Athletic Association
Admission
Admission rate
89%
81%
Average SAT
Not reported
Not reported
ACT middle 50%
Not reported
Not reported
Outcomes
Graduation rate
43%
54%
First-year retention
68%
74%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$49,175
$57,346
Median debt
$20,332
$22,457
Cost
Average price after aid
About $17,000
About $17,000
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
About $12,000
About $11,000
$30,001–$48,000
About $12,000
About $12,000
$48,001–$75,000
About $16,000
About $14,000
$75,001–$110,000
About $22,000
About $18,000
Over $110,000
About $24,000
About $23,000
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Computing and information science $75,596
- Business administration $65,171
- Mathematics $64,748
- Biology $63,008
- Social sciences $61,526
- Computer science $95,932
- Nursing $93,248
- Economics $72,539
- Criminal justice $67,363
- Business (general) $66,889
Compare with another college
The Compass Score and grades are College Compass Guide’s own ratings. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This comparison doesn’t rank the two colleges; the figures are shown as published.