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Overview |
Worcester State University | OIT | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Klamath Falls, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,611 | 5,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | oit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | OIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $10,492 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $33,397 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,999 | $11,604 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,307 | $17,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $9,018 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 94% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | OIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,745 | 5,006 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 4,589 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 91.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1008/1280 | 1045/1300 | ||
| 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 | Sep 4, 2024 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | OIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | OIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $236 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | OIT | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Worcester State University | OIT | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | OIT | ||
| 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 OIT based on total student enrollment (5,611 students vs. 5,103 students)
Worcester State University vs. OIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or OIT?
- Oregon Institute of Technology is 981.6% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($10,492.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 373.7% higher at OIT than Worcester State University ($33,397.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than OIT ($14,307 vs. $17,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 12% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($11,604 vs. $12,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than Worcester State University (94% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon Institute of Technology students is 23% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($9,018 vs. $7,332)
Worcester State University vs. OIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or OIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OIT or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Oregon Institute of Technology (1047) is 27 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at OIT (23)
- Accepted freshman OIT students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (91.7%) than Worcester State University (89.9%)
Worcester State University vs. OIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or OIT? 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 OIT and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (47% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $6,100 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $2,875 lower median federal student loan debt than OIT graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,875)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than OIT graduates. ($206 vs. $236)
- More OIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/