Worcester State University vs. Widener University

Comparable Facts

Compare Worcester State University in Worcester, MA with Widener University in Chester, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Worcester State University is larger than Widener University based on total student enrollment (5,745 students vs. 5,713 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Worcester State University is located in Worcester, MA (Midsize City setting); Widener University is in Chester, PA (Large Suburban setting).
• Worcester State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Widener University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Worcester State University 16:1; Widener University 11:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 13.4% lower than at Widener University ($14,307 vs. $16,530).
• Out-of-state tuition is 211.9% higher at Widener University than at Worcester State University (about $37,864 more per year; $55,730 vs. $17,866).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Widener University than at Worcester State University (100% vs. 80%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University students is 361.8% larger than aid received by Worcester State University students ($43,706 vs. $9,464).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at both Worcester State University and Widener University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Worcester State University Jun 1, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Widener University average a 3.46 high school GPA, 0.16 higher than at Worcester State University (3.3).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 16.7% at Worcester State University vs. 13.8% at Widener University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Worcester State University graduates have a $7,000 lower median loan debt than Widener University graduates ($20,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Worcester State University graduates have an estimated $73 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Widener University graduates ($206 vs. $279).
• More Widener University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation (68% vs. 66%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.