Academic Comparison between Worcester State and Wentworth Institute of Technology

Worcester State University and Wentworth Institute of Technology are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Worcester State is a four-year, public school located in Worcester, MA and Wentworth Institute of Technology is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Boston, MA.

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

Worcester State is a public and Wentworth Institute of Technology is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-year schools.
Wentworth Institute of Technology has more expensive tuition & fees ($42,884) than Worcester State ($17,866).
It is harder to admit to Worcester State than Wentworth Institute of Technology.
Wentworth Institute of Technology has a higher submitted SAT score (1,150) than Worcester State (1,150).
Worcester State has more students with 5,745 students while Wentworth Institute of Technology has 4,191 students.
Worcester State has a lower number of students per faculty with 16 to 1 while Wentworth Institute of Technology's ratio is 17 to 1.
Worcester State has more full-time faculties with 197 faculties while Wentworth Institute of Technology has 162 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Worcester State University	vs.	Wentworth Institute of Technology
Worcester, Massachusetts	Location	Boston, Massachusetts
Four-year, Public	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Master's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (smaller programs)
In-State$11,786 Out-Of-State$17,866	2025 Tuition & Fees	$42,884
59%	% Receiving Financial Aid	92%
$8,671	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$21,697

87.99 %	Acceptance Rates	91.21 %
16.66 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	19.86 %
1,150	SAT Score	1,220
-	ACT Score	28
61 %	Graduation Rate	68 %
21 %	Transfer-out Rate	17 %
78 %	Retention Rate	84 %
5,745	Student Population	4,191
197	Number of Faculties	162
16 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	17 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services