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Overview |
UD | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 5,611 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #565 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $12,999 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $14,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $7,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 75% |
Admission |
UD | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 4,745 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 4,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 89.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1008/1280 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $206 |
Diversity |
UD | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UD | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UD | Worcester State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 5,611 students)
UD vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Worcester State University?
- University of Delaware is 1,347.4% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($14,040.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 434.5% higher at UD than Worcester State University ($37,680.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than UD ($14,307 vs. $17,716)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 14.1% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($12,999 vs. $14,838)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Worcester State University (87% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 77.3% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($12,996 vs. $7,332)
UD vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD 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 UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 178 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming UD students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Worcester State University (78% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $12,100 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $4,203 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,203)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($206 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/