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Overview |
Worcester State University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,611 | 2,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | #307 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | sunyit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,999 | $14,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,307 | $14,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $8,137 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 90% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,745 | 4,936 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 3,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1008/1280 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $53,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $16,585 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $171 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Worcester State University | SUNY Poly | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | SUNY Poly | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than SUNY Poly based on total student enrollment (5,611 students vs. 2,704 students)
Worcester State University vs. SUNY Poly Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or SUNY Poly?
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute 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 165.5% higher at SUNY Poly than Worcester State University ($18,720.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than SUNY Poly ($14,307 vs. $14,646)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 13.5% lower than costs at SUNY Polytechnic Institute ($12,999 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Polytechnic Institute than Worcester State University (90% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY Polytechnic Institute students is 11% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($8,137 vs. $7,332)
Worcester State University vs. SUNY Poly Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or SUNY Poly? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Poly or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (1141) is 121 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming SUNY Poly students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Poly 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 (89.9%) than SUNY Poly (78.4%)
Worcester State University vs. SUNY Poly Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or SUNY Poly? 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 Poly and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is the same as at SUNY Polytechnic Institute (47% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Polytechnic Institute earn on average $4,000 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($53,200 vs. $49,200)
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $3,415 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($16,585 vs. $20,000)
- SUNY Poly graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($171 vs. $206)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Poly students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/