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Overview |
USJ | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,992 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #290 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usj.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
USJ | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,050 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,050 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,860 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,311 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
USJ | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,654 | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,238 | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1275 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USJ | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USJ | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
USJ | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
USJ | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 5% | ||
Campus |
USJ | 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
- Worcester State University is larger than than USJ based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 1,992 students)
USJ vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USJ or Worcester State University?
- University of Saint Joseph is 4,235.1% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($42,050.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 496.5% higher at USJ than Worcester State University ($42,050.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than USJ ($14,435 vs. $25,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Joseph are 0% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($13,240 vs. $13,245)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Saint Joseph as Worcester State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Saint Joseph students is 381.4% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($28,311 vs. $5,881)
USJ vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USJ 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 USJ .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 88 points higher than at USJ (932)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USJ (19)
- Accepted freshman USJ students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than USJ (74.8%)
USJ vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USJ 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 USJ.
- The graduation rate at USJ is higher than Worcester State University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Saint Joseph earn on average $2,000 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USJ graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than USJ graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USJ students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/