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Overview |
Worcester State University | Evergreen | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Olympia, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | evergreen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Evergreen | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $28,905 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $13,806 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $16,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $10,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Evergreen | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 1,623 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | Evergreen | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Evergreen | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $17,595 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $181 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Evergreen | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Evergreen | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | Evergreen | ||
| 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 Evergreen based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 2,105 students)
Worcester State University vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Evergreen?
- The Evergreen State College is 683.1% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($7,596.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 310% higher at Evergreen than Worcester State University ($28,905.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Evergreen ($14,435 vs. $16,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 4.2% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($13,245 vs. $13,806)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University as The Evergreen State College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Evergreen State College students is 77% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($10,411 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. Evergreen Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or Evergreen? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evergreen or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at The Evergreen State College (1067) is 47 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Evergreen (23)
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Evergreen (3.12)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Evergreen (74.4%)
Worcester State University vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or Evergreen? 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 Evergreen and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Evergreen is higher than Worcester State University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $2,405 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($17,595 vs. $20,000)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($181 vs. $206)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evergreen students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/