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Overview |
Worcester State University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | Northwest | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 5,311 students)
Worcester State University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Northwest?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 520.1% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($6,015.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at Northwest than Worcester State University ($12,082.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Worcester State University ($14,197 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 27% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($10,428 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 42.6% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($8,387 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri 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 Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Worcester State University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Worcester State University (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $41,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/