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Overview |
Worcester State University | UTC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $214 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Worcester State University | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 5,311 students)
Worcester State University vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 723.9% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 242% higher at UTC than Worcester State University ($24,110.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Worcester State University ($14,417 vs. $14,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 39.4% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($9,500 vs. $13,245)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 58.3% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($9,309 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 67 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming UTC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UTC (82.6%)
Worcester State University vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or UTC? 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 UTC and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at Worcester State University is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (47% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Worcester State University earn on average $8,600 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $40,600)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $792 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,792)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($206 vs. $214)
- More Worcester State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/