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Overview |
Worcester State University | CW | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 828 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $247 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | CW | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Worcester State University | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 828 students)
Worcester State University vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or CW?
- The College of Westchester is 2,179.7% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($22,113.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 213.7% higher at CW than Worcester State University ($22,113.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Worcester State University ($10,891 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 39.1% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($9,520 vs. $13,245)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University as The College of Westchester (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 215.6% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($18,559 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or Worcester State University .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Worcester State University vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or CW? 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 CW and Worcester State University.
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $9,400 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $39,800)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $3,894 lower median federal student loan debt than CW graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,894)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CW graduates. ($206 vs. $247)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/