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Overview |
Chipola | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Marianna, FL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,826 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chipola.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chipola | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,195 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,560 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,316 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,333 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Chipola | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Chipola | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chipola | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $206 |
Diversity |
Chipola | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Chipola | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Chipola | Worcester State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than Chipola based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 1,826 students)
Chipola vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chipola or Worcester State University?
- Chipola College is 143.8% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($2,365.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Chipola than Worcester State University ($8,195.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chipola College than Worcester State University ($3,316 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chipola College are 190.5% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($4,560 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Chipola College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chipola College students is 7.7% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($6,333 vs. $5,881)
Which college is harder to get into, Chipola or Worcester State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Worcester State University or Chipola .
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Chipola (2.5)
Chipola vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chipola or Worcester State University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Worcester State University and Chipola.
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Chipola graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $33,000)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chipola students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/