Worcester State University vs. Caldwell University

Comparable Facts

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

Worcester State University is larger than Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (5,745 students vs. 2,005 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

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

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 0.8% lower than at Worcester State University ($14,188 vs. $14,307).
• Out-of-state tuition is 128.6% higher at Caldwell University than at Worcester State University (about $22,982 more per year; $40,848 vs. $17,866).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Caldwell University than at Worcester State University (100% vs. 80%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 241.7% larger than aid received by Worcester State University students ($32,340 vs. $9,464).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Worcester State University and Caldwell University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Worcester State University Jun 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Worcester State University students have the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at Caldwell University (3.3).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 16.7% at Worcester State University vs. 8.5% at Caldwell University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Worcester State University graduates have a $5,750 lower median loan debt than Caldwell University graduates ($20,000 vs. $25,750).
• Among borrowers, Worcester State University graduates have an estimated $60 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Caldwell University graduates ($206 vs. $266).
• More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation (66% vs. 50%).

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