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Overview |
Worcester State University | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $117 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Worcester State University | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 5,311 students)
Worcester State University vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or City College of New York?
- CUNY City College is 614.4% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.1% higher at City College of New York than Worcester State University ($14,880.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Worcester State University ($5,181 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 28.9% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($13,245 vs. $17,076)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University as CUNY City College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY City College students is 67% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($9,822 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 105 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
Worcester State University vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than CUNY City College (47% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $600 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $49,200)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $8,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($11,400 vs. $20,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($117 vs. $206)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/