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Overview |
Worcester State University | CofC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,611 | 11,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | #435 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $36,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,999 | $14,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,307 | $20,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $9,811 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 81% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,745 | 26,683 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 19,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 72% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1008/1280 | 1130/1300 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $222 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Worcester State University | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | CofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (11,729 students vs. 5,611 students)
Worcester State University vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or CofC?
- College of Charleston is 1,190.5% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 416.3% higher at CofC than Worcester State University ($36,398.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than CofC ($14,307 vs. $20,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 7.9% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($12,999 vs. $14,032)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Worcester State University (81% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 33.8% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($9,811 vs. $7,332)
Worcester State University vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 121 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming CofC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman CofC 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 CofC (72%)
Worcester State University vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or CofC? 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 CofC and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Worcester State University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $3,000 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CofC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CofC graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/