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Overview |
Worcester State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $11,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $14,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $14,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 2,280 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 2,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $202 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Worcester State University | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | SUNY Canton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 2,836 students)
Worcester State University vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or SUNY Canton?
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton 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 63.1% higher at SUNY Canton than Worcester State University ($11,500.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Canton than Worcester State University ($14,049 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 11.8% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($13,245 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Canton students is 71.4% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($10,081 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or Worcester State University .
- Accepted freshman Worcester State University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- SUNY Canton has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Worcester State University vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or SUNY Canton? 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 Canton and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (47% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $10,800 more per year than SUNY Canton graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $38,400)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $448 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($19,552 vs. $20,000)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($202 vs. $206)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/