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Overview |
Worcester State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Old Westbury, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 4,270 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #749 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | oldwestbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $11,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $12,329 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $10,768 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 3,825 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 3,523 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 92.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 1010/1206 | ||
| 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 College at Old Westbury | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $16,246 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $167 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Worcester State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | SUNY College at Old Westbury | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than SUNY College at Old Westbury based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 4,270 students)
Worcester State University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or SUNY College at Old Westbury?
- SUNY College at Old Westbury 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 College at Old Westbury 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 SUNY College at Old Westbury than Worcester State University ($12,329 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Old Westbury are 14.9% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($11,530 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than SUNY College at Old Westbury (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Old Westbury students is 83.1% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($10,768 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or SUNY College at Old Westbury? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY College at Old Westbury or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 25 points higher than at SUNY College at Old Westbury (995)
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SUNY College at Old Westbury (3.1)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Worcester State University vs. SUNY College at Old Westbury Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or SUNY College at Old Westbury? 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 College at Old Westbury and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than SUNY College at Old Westbury (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,600)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury students graduate with a $3,754 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($16,246 vs. $20,000)
- SUNY College at Old Westbury graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($167 vs. $206)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY College at Old Westbury students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/