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Overview |
ESU | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Emporia, KS | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,324 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emporia.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
ESU | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,278 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,195 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,308 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,854 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,345 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
ESU | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,846 | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ESU | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ESU | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,419 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $206 |
Diversity |
ESU | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
ESU | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
ESU | Worcester State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 5,311 students)
ESU vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ESU or Worcester State University?
- Emporia State University is 444.1% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($5,278.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.2% higher at ESU than Worcester State University ($13,195.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than ESU ($14,435 vs. $14,854)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emporia State University are 42.3% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($9,308 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Emporia State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester State University students is 10% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($5,881 vs. $5,345)
ESU vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ESU 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 ESU .
- The average SAT score at Emporia State University (1030) is 10 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ESU (22)
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- ESU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
ESU vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ESU 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 ESU .
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than Emporia State University (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $10,200 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $581 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($19,419 vs. $20,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($200 vs. $206)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/