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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Anna Maria College | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Anna Maria College | WPI | ||
| Location | Paxton, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | annamaria.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anna Maria College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,410 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,410 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,640 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,894 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,503 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Anna Maria College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 2,445 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.94 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Anna Maria College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anna Maria College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anna Maria College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 6% |
Students |
Anna Maria College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Anna Maria College | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Anna Maria College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,436 students)
Anna Maria College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anna Maria College or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 45.8% more expensive to attend than Anna Maria College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at WPI than Anna Maria College ($56,000.00 vs. $38,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anna Maria College than WPI ($23,894 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 0.6% lower than costs at Anna Maria College ($16,544 vs. $16,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anna Maria College students is 23.8% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($33,503 vs. $27,059)
Anna Maria College vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anna Maria College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Anna Maria College .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.96 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Anna Maria College (2.94)
- Anna Maria College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than WPI (57.5%)
Anna Maria College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anna Maria College or WPI? 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 WPI and Anna Maria College.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Anna Maria College (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $38,100 more per year than Anna Maria College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $44,600)
- Anna Maria College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Anna Maria College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anna Maria College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/