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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | Worcester State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
BU | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 1015/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jan 4, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
BU | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
BU | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 5% | ||
Campus |
BU | Worcester State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 5,311 students)
BU vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Worcester State University?
- Boston University is 6,193.8% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 766% higher at BU than Worcester State University ($61,050.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than BU ($14,435 vs. $27,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 31.4% lower than costs at Boston University ($13,245 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Boston University (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 776.8% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($51,565 vs. $5,881)
BU vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU 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 BU .
- The average SAT score at Boston University (1303) is 283 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming BU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Worcester State University (85% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $22,800 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than BU graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/