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Overview |
Worcester State University | NDSU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $240 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Worcester State University | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | NDSU | ||
| 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
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 5,311 students)
Worcester State University vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 859.7% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.1% higher at NDSU than Worcester State University ($13,963.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than NDSU ($14,435 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 42.4% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($9,300 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester State University students is 2.6% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($5,881 vs. $5,732)
Worcester State University vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 71 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Worcester State University vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Worcester State University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $4,400 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $3,300 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,300)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/