Emmanuel College vs. Worcester State University

Comparable Facts

Compare Emmanuel College in Boston, 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 Emmanuel College based on total student enrollment (5,745 students vs. 1,983 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Emmanuel College is located in Boston, MA (Large City setting); Worcester State University is in Worcester, MA (Midsize City setting).
• Emmanuel College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Worcester State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Emmanuel College 13:1; Worcester State University 16:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 21.7% lower than at Emmanuel College ($14,307 vs. $18,280).
• Out-of-state tuition is 171.7% higher at Emmanuel College than at Worcester State University (about $30,684 more per year; $48,550 vs. $17,866).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Emmanuel College than at Worcester State University (100% vs. 80%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Emmanuel College students is 266% larger than aid received by Worcester State University students ($34,635 vs. $9,464).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Emmanuel College and Worcester State University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Emmanuel College Feb 15, 2027; Worcester State University Jun 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Emmanuel College average a 3.6 high school GPA, 0.3 higher than at Worcester State University (3.3).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 11.2% at Emmanuel College 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 Emmanuel College graduates ($20,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Worcester State University graduates have an estimated $73 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Emmanuel College graduates ($206 vs. $279).
• More Emmanuel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation (74% vs. 66%).

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