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Overview |
Worcester State University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,311 | 534 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #475 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | unh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $15,150 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $34,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,245 | $14,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,435 | $18,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,881 | $7,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,718 | 360 | ||
| Admitted | 4,136 | 307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1015/1220 | 1040/1170 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
Worcester State University | UNH Manchester | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | UNH Manchester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester State University is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (5,311 students vs. 534 students)
Worcester State University vs. UNH Manchester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or UNH Manchester?
- University of New Hampshire at Manchester is 1,461.9% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($15,150.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 382.4% higher at UNH Manchester than Worcester State University ($34,010.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than UNH Manchester ($14,435 vs. $18,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester State University are 13% lower than costs at University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($13,245 vs. $14,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester State University than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Hampshire at Manchester students is 33% larger than aid received Worcester State University ($7,822 vs. $5,881)
Worcester State University vs. UNH Manchester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or UNH Manchester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNH Manchester or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at Worcester State University (1020) is 10 points higher than at UNH Manchester (1010)
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than UNH Manchester (85.3%)
Worcester State University vs. UNH Manchester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or UNH Manchester? 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 UNH Manchester and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at UNH Manchester is higher than Worcester State University (55% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of New Hampshire at Manchester earn on average $4,100 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH Manchester graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than UNH Manchester graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/