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Overview |
Worcester State University | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,611 | 14,172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | #376 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | worcester.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
Worcester State University | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,999 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,307 | $18,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $5,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 80% |
Admission |
Worcester State University | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,745 | 7,437 | ||
| Admitted | 4,264 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1008/1280 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Worcester State University | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Worcester State University | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $253 |
Diversity |
Worcester State University | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Worcester State University | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Worcester State University | University of North Dakota | ||
| 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
- University of North Dakota is larger than than Worcester State University based on total student enrollment (14,172 students vs. 5,611 students)
Worcester State University vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Worcester State University or University of North Dakota?
- University of North Dakota is 852.3% more expensive to attend than Worcester State University for in-state tuition ($9,237.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.5% higher at University of North Dakota than Worcester State University ($13,856.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester State University than University of North Dakota ($14,307 vs. $18,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Dakota are 17.7% lower than costs at Worcester State University ($11,046 vs. $12,999)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Dakota than Worcester State University (80% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester State University students is 25.5% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($7,332 vs. $5,840)
Worcester State University vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Worcester State University or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or Worcester State University .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 68 points higher than at Worcester State University (1020)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Worcester State University (23)
- Accepted freshman University of North Dakota students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Worcester State University (3.3)
- Worcester State University has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than University of North Dakota (77.1%)
Worcester State University vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Worcester State University or University of North Dakota? 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 University of North Dakota and Worcester State University.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than Worcester State University (54% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $5,500 more per year than Worcester State University graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $49,200)
- Worcester State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of North Dakota graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,500)
- Worcester State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than University of North Dakota graduates. ($206 vs. $253)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Worcester State University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/