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Overview |
Worcester State University | F&M | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $227 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Worcester State University | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | F&M | ||
| 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
- Worcester State University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 1,990 students)
Worcester State University vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 6,668.2% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 831.2% higher at F&M than Worcester State University ($65,652.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than F&M ($14,435 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 13.6% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($13,245 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 736.2% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($49,177 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Worcester State University .
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than F&M (36.2%)
Worcester State University vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or F&M? 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 F&M and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Worcester State University (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than F&M graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than F&M graduates. ($206 vs. $227)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/