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Westfield State University Assumption College WPI Fitchburg State Salem State University Bridgewater State Framingham State University UMass Dartmouth FSW University of Massachusetts-Lowell UMass University of Massachusetts-Boston| State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota | Worcester State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCF | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
SCF | 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 | 3.1 | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SCF | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $206 |
Diversity |
SCF | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
SCF | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
SCF | Worcester State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 5,311 students)
SCF vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or Worcester State University?
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota 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 198.1% higher at Worcester State University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($7,050.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than Worcester State University ($13,451 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 57.5% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($13,245 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester State University students is 19.8% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($5,881 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF 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 SCF .
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $15,500 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $11,390 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($8,610 vs. $20,000)
- SCF graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($89 vs. $206)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/