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Overview |
Worcester State University | LVC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Annville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,611 | 2,142 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | #316 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | lvc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | LVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $48,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $48,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,999 | $15,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,307 | $28,640 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $35,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | LVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,745 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| SAT Range | 1008/1280 | 1093/1300 | ||
| 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 | LVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | LVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | LVC | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Worcester State University | LVC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | LVC | ||
| 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
- Worcester State University is larger than than LVC based on total student enrollment (5,611 students vs. 2,142 students)
Worcester State University vs. LVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or LVC?
- Lebanon Valley College is 4,940.2% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($48,890.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 593.5% higher at LVC than Worcester State University ($48,890.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than LVC ($14,307 vs. $28,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 18% lower than costs at Lebanon Valley College ($12,999 vs. $15,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lebanon Valley College than Worcester State University (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lebanon Valley College students is 382.1% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($35,346 vs. $7,332)
Worcester State University vs. LVC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or LVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LVC or Worcester State University .
- Accepted freshman LVC students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than LVC (74.5%)
Worcester State University vs. LVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or LVC? 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 LVC and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at LVC is higher than Worcester State University (73% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than LVC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,500)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LVC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than LVC graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More LVC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/