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Overview |
Worcester State University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,611 | 1,944 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | #647 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,999 | $14,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,307 | $22,450 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $9,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 64% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,745 | 5,844 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 5,676 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 97.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1008/1280 | 1090/1310 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $277 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | Penn State Berks | ||
| 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 Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (5,611 students vs. 1,944 students)
Worcester State University vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Penn State Berks?
- Penn State Berks is 1,486.4% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 270.4% higher at Penn State Berks than Worcester State University ($26,112.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Penn State Berks ($14,307 vs. $22,450)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 9.5% lower than costs at Penn State Berks ($12,999 vs. $14,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Penn State Berks (75% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Berks students is 27.2% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($9,327 vs. $7,332)
Worcester State University vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 42 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Berks students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.1%) than Worcester State University (89.9%)
Worcester State University vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Berks is higher than Worcester State University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Berks 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 $6,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Berks graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,818)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Berks graduates. ($206 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Berks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/