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Overview |
UAM | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Monticello, AR | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,719 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uamont.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAM | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,091 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,941 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,320 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,693 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UAM | 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 | 2.71 | 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 |
UAM | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAM | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $206 |
Diversity |
UAM | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
UAM | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UAM | Worcester State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than UAM based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 2,719 students)
UAM vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAM or Worcester State University?
- University of Arkansas at Monticello is 424.8% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($5,091.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at UAM than Worcester State University ($10,941.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Monticello than Worcester State University ($12,693 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Monticello are 80.9% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($7,320 vs. $13,245)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Monticello as Worcester State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Monticello students is 57.9% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($9,286 vs. $5,881)
Which college is harder to get into, UAM 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 UAM .
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UAM (2.71)
UAM vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAM 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 UAM.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Monticello (47% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $15,400 more per year than UAM graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $33,800)
- University of Arkansas at Monticello students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,000)
- UAM graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($155 vs. $206)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAM students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/