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Overview |
Worcester State University | FDU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Teaneck, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 7,285 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #797 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | fdu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | FDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $33,264 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $33,264 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $15,588 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $16,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $30,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | FDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 4,294 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 3,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 908/1180 | ||
| 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 | FDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | FDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $268 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | FDU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Worcester State University | FDU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | FDU | ||
| 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
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (7,285 students vs. 5,311 students)
Worcester State University vs. FDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or FDU?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is 3,329.3% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 371.8% higher at FDU than Worcester State University ($33,264.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than FDU ($14,435 vs. $16,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 17.7% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ($13,245 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus students is 411.1% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($30,059 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. FDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or FDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FDU or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 25 points higher than at FDU (995)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at FDU (21)
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than FDU (84.1%)
Worcester State University vs. FDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or FDU? 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 FDU and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus (47% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus earn on average $3,700 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FDU 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/