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St. Thomas University RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass MDC Purdue BU| Barry University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Barry University | WPI | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Barry University | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 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 |
Barry University | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $279 |
Diversity |
Barry University | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Barry University | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Barry University | 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 Barry University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 6,958 students)
Barry University vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 75% more expensive to attend than Barry University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at WPI than Barry University ($56,000.00 vs. $32,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barry University than WPI ($20,207 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barry University are 40% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,820 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barry University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 10.6% larger than aid received Barry University ($27,059 vs. $24,466)
Barry University vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Barry University .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Barry University (3.6)
- Barry University has a higher acceptance rate (59.6%) than WPI (57.5%)
Barry University vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry University 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 Barry University.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Barry University (76% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $33,100 more per year than Barry University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $49,600)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $1,385 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,385)
- WPI graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barry University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/