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Harvard Stanford Princeton Caltech Yale RPI Cornell RIT Northeastern Carnegie Mellon BU NJIT| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Worcester State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MIT | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Cambridge, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,920 | 5,611 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #565 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mit.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
MIT | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,750 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,750 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,390 | $12,999 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,519 | $14,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $58,331 | $7,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 75% |
Admission |
MIT | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,904 | 4,745 | ||
| Admitted | 1,274 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 4.7% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.6% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | |||
| SAT Range | 1510/1580 | 1008/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MIT | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MIT | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $142,100 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,316 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $179 | $206 |
Diversity |
MIT | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
MIT | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MIT | 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
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (11,920 students vs. 5,611 students)
MIT vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MIT or Worcester State University?
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 6,059.8% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 747.5% higher at MIT than Worcester State University ($59,750.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than MIT ($14,307 vs. $21,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 49.2% lower than costs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($12,999 vs. $19,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Massachusetts Institute of Technology (75% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts Institute of Technology students is 695.6% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($58,331 vs. $7,332)
MIT vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MIT 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 MIT .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1507) is 487 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming MIT students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman MIT students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than MIT (4.7%)
MIT vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MIT 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 MIT.
- The graduation rate at MIT is higher than Worcester State University (93% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn on average $92,900 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($142,100 vs. $49,200)
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,684 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($17,316 vs. $20,000)
- MIT graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($179 vs. $206)
- More MIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/