| Worcester State vs. Massachusetts-Boston |
#35 in Federal Region I Universities #46 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #368 in National Universities #45 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,286 Massachusetts Residents $17,366 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,496 Massachusetts Residents $37,174 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$6,093 Massachusetts Residents $6,093 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$19,972 Massachusetts Residents $38,406 Out-of-State |
| Less$4,925 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,917 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,125 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,190 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier87.66% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter80.76% |
| Favorable19.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.49% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,311 | Total Enrollment | Larger15,586 |
| Smaller4,478 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger12,221 |
| Smaller833 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,365 |
| Smaller634 | Online Student Population | Larger1,617 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher58% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower24% |
| Higher75% | Retention Rate | Lower72% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,584) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,102) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,452) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 426 | Number of faculties | 1,091 |
| Lower$84,688 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$105,028 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.