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Overview |
Worcester State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $222 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Worcester State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- SUNY College at Cortland is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (6,690 students vs. 5,311 students)
Worcester State University vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or SUNY Cortland?
- SUNY College at Cortland 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 140.9% higher at SUNY Cortland than Worcester State University ($16,980.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than SUNY Cortland ($14,435 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 2.8% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($13,245 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than SUNY College at Cortland (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Cortland students is 59.3% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($9,369 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Worcester State University .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Worcester State University vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or SUNY Cortland? 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 Cortland and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Worcester State University (67% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than SUNY Cortland graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,300)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Cortland graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/