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Overview |
UB | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
UB | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | 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 |
UB | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
UB | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UB | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UB | Worcester State University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Worcester State University?
- University of Baltimore is 652.2% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($7,296.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 194.3% higher at UB than Worcester State University ($20,746.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than UB ($14,435 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 46.1% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($13,245 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than University of Baltimore (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 28.3% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($7,544 vs. $5,881)
UB vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB 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 UB .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 48 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UB (21)
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
UB vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $11,400 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UB graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UB graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/