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Overview |
Worcester State University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,611 | 4,651 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | #595 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $26,112 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,999 | $15,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,307 | $22,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $8,421 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 54% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,745 | 10,296 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 9,924 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1008/1280 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| 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
- Worcester State University is larger than than Penn State Harrisburg based on total student enrollment (5,611 students vs. 4,651 students)
Worcester State University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($14,307 vs. $22,406)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 22.1% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($12,999 vs. $15,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Penn State Harrisburg (75% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Harrisburg students is 14.9% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($8,421 vs. $7,332)
Worcester State University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Harrisburg (1043) is 23 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Harrisburg students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Worcester State University (89.9%)
Worcester State University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Harrisburg is higher than Worcester State University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,818)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Harrisburg graduates. ($206 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Harrisburg 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/