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California State University-Northridge CSUMB CSU Westfield State University Assumption College WPI CSUDH Fitchburg State California State University-San Marcos Cal State East Bay Salem State University San Francisco State| Worcester State University | California State University Channel Islands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Worcester State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Camarillo, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 6,128 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | csuci.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $16,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $13,540 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $9,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 10,420 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 9,342 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $15,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $156 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 49% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Worcester State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | CSU Channel Islands | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Channel Islands is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (6,128 students vs. 5,311 students)
Worcester State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or CSU Channel Islands?
- California State University Channel Islands is 492% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($5,742.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150% higher at CSU Channel Islands than Worcester State University ($17,622.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Channel Islands than Worcester State University ($13,540 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 23.1% lower than costs at California State University Channel Islands ($13,245 vs. $16,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than California State University Channel Islands (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Channel Islands students is 60% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($9,412 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or CSU Channel Islands? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU Channel Islands or Worcester State University .
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at CSU Channel Islands (3.22)
- CSU Channel Islands has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Worcester State University vs. CSU Channel Islands Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or CSU Channel Islands? 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 CSU Channel Islands and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at CSU Channel Islands is higher than Worcester State University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than CSU Channel Islands graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,100)
- California State University Channel Islands students graduate with a $4,817 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($15,183 vs. $20,000)
- CSU Channel Islands graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($156 vs. $206)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU Channel Islands students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/