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Overview |
Worcester State University | TSU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 820/1000 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $303 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 71% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Worcester State University | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | TSU | ||
| 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
- Texas Southern University is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (8,632 students vs. 5,311 students)
Worcester State University vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 666.7% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.1% higher at TSU than Worcester State University ($19,677.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Worcester State University ($11,826 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 37.1% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($9,664 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Texas Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 105.5% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($12,085 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 203 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Worcester State University vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or TSU? 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 TSU and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than Texas Southern University (47% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $13,000 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $36,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $9,358 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $29,358)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($206 vs. $303)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/