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Overview |
Worcester State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 10,778 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #792 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $15,299 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $10,868 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $15,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $7,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 8,421 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 7,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 982/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $237 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (10,778 students vs. 5,311 students)
Worcester State University vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi?
- Texas A & M University Corpus Christi is 406.5% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($4,913.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117% higher at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi than Worcester State University ($15,299.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi ($14,435 vs. $15,181)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A & M University Corpus Christi are 21.9% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($10,868 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Corpus Christi students is 32.3% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($7,780 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 57 points higher than at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Worcester State University vs. Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi? 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 Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than Texas A & M University Corpus Christi (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,000)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($206 vs. $237)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/