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Overview |
Worcester State University | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 940/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Worcester State University | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $242 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than Dakota State based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 3,241 students)
Worcester State University vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Dakota State?
- Dakota State University is 685.2% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at Dakota State than Worcester State University ($10,718.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Dakota State ($14,435 vs. $17,977)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 65.2% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($8,018 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Dakota State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester State University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($5,881 vs. $5,467)
Worcester State University vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Dakota State University (1047) is 27 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman Dakota State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Dakota State (78.9%)
Worcester State University vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than Dakota State University (47% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,500)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota State graduates. ($206 vs. $242)
- More Dakota State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/