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Overview |
Worcester State University | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #320 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 1088/1280 | ||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | Susquahanna | ||
| 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 Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 2,231 students)
Worcester State University vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 5,512.4% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 672.2% higher at Susquahanna than Worcester State University ($54,440.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Susquahanna ($14,435 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 12.9% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($13,245 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 595.7% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($40,914 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Worcester State University .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Worcester State University vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Worcester State University (77% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/