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Overview |
Worcester State University | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,611 | 8,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $44,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $44,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,999 | $17,246 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,307 | $29,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $33,063 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,745 | 6,084 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1008/1280 | 1150/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $129 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Worcester State University | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (8,315 students vs. 5,611 students)
Worcester State University vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 4,477.3% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($44,400.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 529.8% higher at Jefferson than Worcester State University ($44,400.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than Jefferson ($14,307 vs. $29,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 32.7% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($12,999 vs. $17,246)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Worcester State University (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 350.9% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($33,063 vs. $7,332)
Worcester State University vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Worcester State University .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Jefferson (86.1%)
Worcester State University vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Worcester State University.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $73,700 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $49,200)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Worcester State University graduates. ($12,500 vs. $20,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Worcester State University graduates. ($129 vs. $206)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/