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Overview |
Worcester State University | Ship | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 5,162 students)
Worcester State University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 886.6% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Ship than Worcester State University ($10,048.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Ship ($14,435 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 14.8% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($11,538 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students is 29.1% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($7,593 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 41 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Worcester State University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or Ship? 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 Ship and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Worcester State University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Ship 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/