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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | Worcester State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $206 |
Diversity |
TU | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
TU | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
TU | 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
- Towson University is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 5,311 students)
TU vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Worcester State University?
- Towson University is 646.2% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($7,238.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.6% higher at TU than Worcester State University ($23,240.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than TU ($14,435 vs. $14,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 3% lower than costs at Towson University ($13,245 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 94.1% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($11,415 vs. $5,881)
TU vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 61 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming TU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Worcester State University (64% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $49,200)
- Towson University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $20,000)
- TU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($183 vs. $206)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/