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Overview |
Worcester State University | UWT | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 35.8% | ||
| 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 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $155 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Worcester State University | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 UWT based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 4,794 students)
Worcester State University vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 1,053.5% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 462.9% higher at UWT than Worcester State University ($39,687.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Worcester State University ($10,680 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 7.4% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($13,245 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 120.4% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($12,961 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 54 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Worcester State University vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or UWT? 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 UWT and Worcester State University.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $16,600 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $49,200)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($155 vs. $206)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/