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Overview |
Worcester State University | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,611 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,999 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,307 | $27,659 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $27,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 98% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,745 | 4,299 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1008/1280 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Worcester State University | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | St. Bona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (5,611 students vs. 2,603 students)
Worcester State University vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 3,915.5% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 452.5% higher at St. Bona than Worcester State University ($38,950.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than St. Bona ($14,307 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 15.4% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($12,999 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Worcester State University (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 275.2% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($27,508 vs. $7,332)
Worcester State University vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 46 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than St. Bona (81.5%)
Worcester State University vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Worcester State University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $400 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,800)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/