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Overview |
Worcester State University | PVAMU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Prairie View, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 9,056 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #996 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | pvamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | PVAMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,387 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $9,605 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $12,875 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $14,071 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | PVAMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 5,691 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 4,329 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 860/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | PVAMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | PVAMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $28,955 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $299 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | PVAMU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Worcester State University | PVAMU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | PVAMU | ||
| 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
- Prairie View A & M University is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (9,056 students vs. 5,311 students)
Worcester State University vs. PVAMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or PVAMU?
- Prairie View A & M University is 661.5% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($7,387.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.4% higher at PVAMU than Worcester State University ($22,590.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Prairie View A & M University than Worcester State University ($12,875 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Prairie View A & M University are 37.9% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($9,605 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Prairie View A & M University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Prairie View A & M University students is 139.3% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($14,071 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. PVAMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or PVAMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PVAMU or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 163 points higher than at PVAMU (857)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at PVAMU (18)
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at PVAMU (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than PVAMU (76.1%)
Worcester State University vs. PVAMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or PVAMU? 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 PVAMU and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than Prairie View A & M University (47% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $10,200 more per year than PVAMU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $39,000)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $8,955 lower median federal student loan debt than PVAMU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,955)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than PVAMU graduates. ($206 vs. $299)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PVAMU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/