Worcester State University vs. Adelphi University

Comparable Facts

Compare Worcester State University in Worcester, MA with Adelphi University in Garden City, NY on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Adelphi University is larger than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (7,603 students vs. 5,745 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Worcester State University is located in Worcester, MA (Midsize City setting); Adelphi University is in Garden City, NY (Large Suburban setting).
• Worcester State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Adelphi University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Worcester State University 16:1; Adelphi University 12:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 28.6% lower than at Adelphi University ($14,307 vs. $20,028).
• Out-of-state tuition is 174.9% higher at Adelphi University than at Worcester State University (about $31,244 more per year; $49,110 vs. $17,866).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Adelphi University than at Worcester State University (95% vs. 80%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Adelphi University students is 237.9% larger than aid received by Worcester State University students ($31,976 vs. $9,464).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Worcester State University and Adelphi University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Worcester State University Jun 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Adelphi University average a 3.69 high school GPA, 0.39 higher than at Worcester State University (3.3).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 16.7% at Worcester State University vs. 10.3% at Adelphi University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Worcester State University graduates have a $5,500 lower median loan debt than Adelphi University graduates ($20,000 vs. $25,500).
• Among borrowers, Worcester State University graduates have an estimated $57 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Adelphi University graduates ($206 vs. $263).
• More Adelphi University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation (70% vs. 66%).

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