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Overview |
Worcester State University | DSC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Saint George, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 12,556 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | dixie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | DSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $5,266 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $7,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $14,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $6,946 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | DSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | DSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | DSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $16,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $171 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | DSC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Worcester State University | DSC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | DSC | ||
| 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
- Dixie State College of Utah is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (12,556 students vs. 5,311 students)
Worcester State University vs. DSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or DSC?
- Dixie State College of Utah is 442.9% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($5,266.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.8% higher at DSC than Worcester State University ($16,836.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than DSC ($14,435 vs. $14,589)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dixie State College of Utah are 79.4% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($7,384 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Dixie State College of Utah (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dixie State College of Utah students is 18.1% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($6,946 vs. $5,881)
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or DSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DSC or Worcester State University .
- Accepted freshman DSC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
Worcester State University vs. DSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or DSC? 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 DSC and Worcester State University.
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $9,600 more per year than DSC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $39,600)
- Dixie State College of Utah students graduate with a $3,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($16,625 vs. $20,000)
- DSC graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($171 vs. $206)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DSC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/