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Overview |
Worcester State University | CNU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,611 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,999 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,307 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 65% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,745 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1008/1280 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Worcester State University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (5,611 students vs. 4,503 students)
Worcester State University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 931% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($10,001.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 243.8% higher at CNU than Worcester State University ($24,238.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than CNU ($14,307 vs. $22,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 5.2% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($12,360 vs. $12,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Christopher Newport University (75% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 24.7% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($9,141 vs. $7,332)
Worcester State University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 135 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than CNU (88%)
Worcester State University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or CNU? 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 CNU and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Worcester State University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,100)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/