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Overview |
Worcester State University | EC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $35,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $35,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $13,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $24,040 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $27,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 1,456 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 1,397 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 1118/1272 | ||
| 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 |
Worcester State University | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Worcester State University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 657 students)
Worcester State University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or EC?
- Elmira College is 3,536.1% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($35,270.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 400.3% higher at EC than Worcester State University ($35,270.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than EC ($14,435 vs. $24,040)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 1.1% lower than costs at Elmira College ($13,245 vs. $13,388)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 360.7% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($27,091 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Worcester State University .
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Worcester State University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or EC? 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 EC and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Worcester State University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,000)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/