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Overview |
Worcester State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Moorhead, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,611 | 4,410 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | #612 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | mnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $8,838 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $8,838 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,999 | $10,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,307 | $18,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $6,117 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 92% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,745 | 4,654 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 2,449 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1008/1280 | 1080/1290 | ||
| 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 | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,276 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $230 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Worcester State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | MSU Moorhead | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (5,611 students vs. 4,410 students)
Worcester State University vs. MSU Moorhead Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or MSU Moorhead?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 811.1% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at MSU Moorhead than Worcester State University ($8,838.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than MSU Moorhead ($14,307 vs. $18,231)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 22.7% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($10,594 vs. $12,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Worcester State University (92% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester State University students is 19.9% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($7,332 vs. $6,117)
Worcester State University vs. MSU Moorhead Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or MSU Moorhead? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Moorhead or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 29 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than MSU Moorhead (52.6%)
Worcester State University vs. MSU Moorhead Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or MSU Moorhead? 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 MSU Moorhead and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $6,800 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,400)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $2,276 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,276)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than MSU Moorhead graduates. ($206 vs. $230)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead 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/