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Overview |
Worcester State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Fredonia, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,611 | 3,220 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | #423 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | fredonia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $17,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,999 | $14,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,307 | $15,830 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $9,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 95% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,745 | 5,941 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 4,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 79.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1008/1280 | 1060/1290 | ||
| 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 | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Worcester State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | SUNY at Fredonia | ||
| 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 SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (5,611 students vs. 3,220 students)
Worcester State University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or SUNY at Fredonia?
- SUNY at Fredonia 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 148.1% higher at SUNY at Fredonia than Worcester State University ($17,490.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than SUNY at Fredonia ($14,307 vs. $15,830)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 14.1% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($12,999 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Fredonia than Worcester State University (95% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Fredonia students is 28.3% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($9,404 vs. $7,332)
Worcester State University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or SUNY at Fredonia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY at Fredonia or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 30 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than SUNY at Fredonia (79.2%)
Worcester State University vs. SUNY at Fredonia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or SUNY at Fredonia? 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 SUNY at Fredonia and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Worcester State University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $42,300)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia 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/