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Overview |
UHart | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | West Hartford, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,732 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #322 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hartford.edu | worcester.edu | ||
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Costs |
UHart | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,851 | $970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,851 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,512 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,687 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,250 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UHart | Worcester State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,230 | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | 10,948 | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 |
UHart | Worcester State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UHart | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
UHart | Worcester State University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UHart | Worcester State University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UHart | 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 Hartford is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (5,732 students vs. 5,311 students)
UHart vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UHart or Worcester State University?
- University of Hartford is 4,317.6% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($42,851.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 507.8% higher at UHart than Worcester State University ($42,851.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than UHart ($14,435 vs. $31,687)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 2% lower than costs at University of Hartford ($13,245 vs. $13,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than University of Hartford (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Hartford students is 397.4% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($29,250 vs. $5,881)
UHart vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UHart 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 UHart .
- The average SAT score at University of Hartford (1050) is 30 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming UHart students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at UHart (3.26)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UHart (82.8%)
UHart vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UHart 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 UHart.
- The graduation rate at UHart is higher than Worcester State University (56% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Hartford earn on average $400 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UHart graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than UHart graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More UHart graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/