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Overview |
Worcester State University | RU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $237 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Worcester State University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 5,311 students)
Worcester State University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or RU?
- Radford University is 740.8% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 187.2% higher at RU than Worcester State University ($20,246.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than RU ($14,435 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 25.3% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($10,567 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 65.5% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($9,733 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Worcester State University .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Worcester State University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or RU? 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 RU and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Worcester State University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,400)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($206 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/