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Overview |
Worcester State University | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 1010/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $274 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | Eastern University | ||
| 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 5,311 students)
Worcester State University vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 3,597.3% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 408.7% higher at Eastern University than Worcester State University ($35,864.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Eastern University ($14,435 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 6.6% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($12,424 vs. $13,245)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University as Eastern University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 334.3% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($25,542 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Eastern University (1026) is 6 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Worcester State University vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or Eastern 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 Eastern University and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Worcester State University (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $45,900)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,500)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($206 vs. $274)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/