Assumption University vs. Worcester State University

Comparable Facts

Compare Assumption University in Worcester, MA with Worcester State University in Worcester, MA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Worcester State University is larger than Assumption University based on total student enrollment (5,745 students vs. 2,037 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Assumption University is located in Worcester, MA (Midsize City setting); Worcester State University is in Worcester, MA (Midsize City setting).
• Assumption University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Worcester State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Assumption University 11:1; Worcester State University 16:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 9.2% lower than at Assumption University ($14,307 vs. $15,752).
• Out-of-state tuition is 187.5% higher at Assumption University than at Worcester State University (about $33,490 more per year; $51,356 vs. $17,866).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Assumption University than at Worcester State University (100% vs. 80%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption University students is 279.4% larger than aid received by Worcester State University students ($35,905 vs. $9,464).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at Assumption University, test optional at Worcester State University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Assumption University Feb 15, 2027; Worcester State University Jun 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Assumption University average a 3.45 high school GPA, 0.15 higher than at Worcester State University (3.3).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10.2% at Assumption University vs. 16.7% at Worcester State University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Worcester State University graduates have a $7,000 lower median loan debt than Assumption University graduates ($20,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Worcester State University graduates have an estimated $73 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Assumption University graduates ($206 vs. $279).
• More Assumption University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation (84% vs. 66%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.