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Overview |
Worcester State University | St John's | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Queens, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,611 | 19,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | #388 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | stjohns.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $48,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $48,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,999 | $19,926 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,307 | $28,206 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $33,773 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,745 | 25,223 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 20,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $61,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $268 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Worcester State University | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | St John's | ||
| 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
- St John's University New York is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (19,691 students vs. 5,611 students)
Worcester State University vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or St John's?
- St John's University New York is 4,900% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($48,500.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 587.9% higher at St John's than Worcester State University ($48,500.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than St John's ($14,307 vs. $28,206)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 53.3% lower than costs at St John's University New York ($12,999 vs. $19,926)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's University New York than Worcester State University (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's University New York students is 360.6% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($33,773 vs. $7,332)
Worcester State University vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at St John's University New York (1080) is 60 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming St John's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than St John's (79.7%)
Worcester State University vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or St John's? 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 John's and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Worcester State University (58% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from St John's University New York earn on average $12,200 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($61,400 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/