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Overview |
UALR | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UALR | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1015/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $206 |
Diversity |
UALR | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
UALR | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (8,197 students vs. 5,311 students)
UALR vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Worcester State University?
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock is 490.6% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($5,729.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.5% higher at UALR than Worcester State University ($16,320.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Worcester State University ($11,173 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 44.6% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($9,162 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 78.4% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($10,494 vs. $5,881)
UALR vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 30 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman UALR students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (47% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $11,200 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $38,000)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UALR graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UALR graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/