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Overview |
BC | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 5,611 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #565 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $12,999 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $14,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $7,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 75% |
Admission |
BC | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 4,745 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1008/1280 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
BC | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $206 |
Diversity |
BC | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
BC | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 6% | ||
Campus |
BC | Worcester State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 5,611 students)
BC vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Worcester State University?
- Boston College is 6,746.4% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 842% higher at BC than Worcester State University ($66,410.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than BC ($14,307 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 42.1% lower than costs at Boston College ($12,999 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Boston College (75% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 596.9% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($51,099 vs. $7,332)
BC vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Worcester State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Worcester State University or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 360 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming BC students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Worcester State University? 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 Worcester State University and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Worcester State University (91% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $41,700 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $49,200)
- Boston College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $20,000)
- BC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($196 vs. $206)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/