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Overview |
Worcester State University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,611 | 11,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | #579 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,999 | $9,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,307 | $18,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $4,327 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 94% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,745 | 5,884 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 5,808 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 98.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 39.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1008/1280 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $259 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Worcester State University | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | South Dakota State University | ||
| 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
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (11,498 students vs. 5,611 students)
Worcester State University vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University is 701.3% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at South Dakota State University than Worcester State University ($11,283.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than South Dakota State University ($14,307 vs. $18,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 35.9% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($9,562 vs. $12,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Worcester State University (94% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester State University students is 69.4% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($7,332 vs. $4,327)
Worcester State University vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 48 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.7%) than Worcester State University (89.9%)
Worcester State University vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or South Dakota State University? 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 South Dakota State University and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Worcester State University (60% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,700)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $5,116 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,116)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($206 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/