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Overview |
Worcester State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 888 students)
Worcester State University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 1,407.6% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.9% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Worcester State University ($24,318.00 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 Lehigh Valley ($14,435 vs. $18,142)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 2% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($12,984 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Penn State Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Lehigh Valley students is 68.1% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($9,886 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 1 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Worcester State University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is the same as at Penn State Lehigh Valley (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,818)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($206 vs. $277)
- More Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/