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Overview |
Worcester State University | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $5,137 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | TAMUK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | TAMUK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $203 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | TAMUK | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Worcester State University | TAMUK | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | TAMUK | ||
| 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
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 5,311 students)
Worcester State University vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or TAMUK?
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is 429.6% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($5,137.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.2% higher at TAMUK than Worcester State University ($18,133.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Worcester State University ($11,347 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 40.5% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($9,425 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 82.3% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($10,723 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 83 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Worcester State University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Worcester State University (87.7%)
Worcester State University vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $364 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $20,000)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($203 vs. $206)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/