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Overview |
Worcester State University | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Worcester State University | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 4,049 students)
Worcester State University vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 3,264.9% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 363% higher at La Salle University than Worcester State University ($32,640.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than La Salle University ($14,435 vs. $17,552)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 9.9% lower than costs at La Salle University ($13,245 vs. $14,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University as La Salle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 393.5% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($29,025 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 30 points higher than at La Salle University (990)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at La Salle University (21)
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Worcester State University vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or La Salle 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 La Salle University and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Worcester State University (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/