Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
ECSU SCSU CCSU Westfield State University Assumption College WPI Fitchburg State Salem State University Bridgewater State Framingham State University UMass Dartmouth University of Massachusetts-Lowell| Western Connecticut State University | Worcester State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
WestConn | Worcester State University | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 5,311 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #475 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | worcester.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
WestConn | Worcester State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $970 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $7,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $13,245 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $14,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $5,881 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Worcester State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 4,718 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 4,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WestConn | Worcester State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
WestConn | Worcester State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Worcester State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
WestConn | Worcester State University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 70% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 5% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Worcester State University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Worcester State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Worcester State University?
- Western Connecticut State University is 566.4% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($6,464.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.6% higher at WestConn than Worcester State University ($19,358.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than WestConn ($14,435 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 10% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,245 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 54% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($9,057 vs. $5,881)
WestConn vs. Worcester State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Worcester State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than Western Connecticut State University (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,400)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/