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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Bay State College | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bay State College | WPI | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 224 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baystate.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay State College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,020 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,243 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 96% |
Admission |
Bay State College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 109 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 52 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.7% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.1% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bay State College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay State College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bay State College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Bay State College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Bay State 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 Bay State College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 224 students)
Bay State College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay State College or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 96.5% more expensive to attend than Bay State College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.5% higher at WPI than Bay State College ($56,000.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bay State College than WPI ($43,020 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay State College are 22.5% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($13,500 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Bay State College (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 164.2% larger than aid received Bay State College ($27,059 vs. $10,243)
Bay State College vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay State College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Bay State College .
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Bay State College (47.7%)
Bay State College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay State 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 Bay State College.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Bay State College (76% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $51,100 more per year than Bay State College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $31,600)
- Bay State College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bay State 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 Bay State College 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/