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Overview |
Worcester State University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,611 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,999 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,307 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 93% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,745 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1008/1280 | 1120/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $217 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Worcester State University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (16,880 students vs. 5,611 students)
Worcester State University vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or University at Albany- SUNY?
- SUNY at Albany is 628.9% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 264% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than Worcester State University ($25,660.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than University at Albany- SUNY ($14,307 vs. $19,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 24.5% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($12,999 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Worcester State University (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 32.9% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($9,747 vs. $7,332)
Worcester State University vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 71 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
Worcester State University vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Worcester State University (64% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $6,600 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $1,065 lower median federal student loan debt than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,065)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University at Albany- SUNY graduates. ($206 vs. $217)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/