Jacksonville State University vs. Worcester State University

Comparable Facts

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

Jacksonville State University is larger than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (9,955 students vs. 5,745 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Jacksonville State University is located in Jacksonville, AL (Small Suburban setting); Worcester State University is in Worcester, MA (Midsize City setting).
• Jacksonville State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Worcester State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Jacksonville State University 19:1; Worcester State University 16:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 33.4% lower than at Worcester State University ($9,524 vs. $14,307).
• Out-of-state tuition is 30.6% higher at Jacksonville State University than at Worcester State University (about $5,468 more per year; $23,334 vs. $17,866).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Jacksonville State University than at Worcester State University (100% vs. 80%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Jacksonville State University students is 4.9% larger than aid received by Worcester State University students ($9,925 vs. $9,464).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Jacksonville State University and Worcester State University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Worcester State University Jun 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Jacksonville State University average a 3.43 high school GPA, 0.13 higher than at Worcester State University (3.3).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 20% at Jacksonville State University vs. 16.7% at Worcester State University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Worcester State University graduates have a $3,250 lower median loan debt than Jacksonville State University graduates ($20,000 vs. $23,250).
• Among borrowers, Worcester State University graduates have an estimated $34 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Jacksonville State University graduates ($206 vs. $240).
• More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation (66% vs. 39%).

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