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Overview |
Worcester State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Cobleskill, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 1,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #692 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | cobleskill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $17,602 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $10,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 2,386 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 2,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 17/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 910/1150 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $17,359 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $179 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Worcester State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | SUNY Cobleskill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than SUNY Cobleskill based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 1,783 students)
Worcester State University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or SUNY Cobleskill?
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill is 628.9% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.9% higher at SUNY Cobleskill than Worcester State University ($16,980.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than SUNY Cobleskill ($14,435 vs. $17,602)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 15.6% lower than costs at SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill ($13,245 vs. $15,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill students is 70.7% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($10,040 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or SUNY Cobleskill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cobleskill or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 138 points higher than at SUNY Cobleskill (882)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (19)
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SUNY Cobleskill (3.1)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than SUNY Cobleskill (84%)
Worcester State University vs. SUNY Cobleskill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or SUNY Cobleskill? 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 SUNY Cobleskill and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $11,300 more per year than SUNY Cobleskill graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $37,900)
- SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill students graduate with a $2,641 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($17,359 vs. $20,000)
- SUNY Cobleskill graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($179 vs. $206)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Cobleskill students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/