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Overview |
Biola University | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 3,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #394 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | wit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $38,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $38,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $15,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $37,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $18,237 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Biola University | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 5,537 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 5,111 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1120/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Biola University | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $62,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 12% |
Students |
Biola University | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | Wentworth Institute of Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Biola University is larger than than Wentworth Institute of Technology based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 3,920 students)
Biola University vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Wentworth Institute of Technology?
- Biola University is 16.3% more expensive to attend than Wentworth Institute of Technology for in-state tuition ($44,382.00 vs. $38,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.3% higher at Biola University than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($44,382.00 vs. $38,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($31,522 vs. $37,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 46.6% lower than costs at Wentworth Institute of Technology ($10,522 vs. $15,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than Wentworth Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Biola University students is 45.4% larger than aid received Wentworth Institute of Technology ($26,521 vs. $18,237)
Biola University vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Wentworth Institute of Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wentworth Institute of Technology or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Biola University (1115) is 11 points higher than at Wentworth Institute of Technology (1104)
- Incoming Biola University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Wentworth Institute of Technology (25)
- Accepted freshman Biola University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wentworth Institute of Technology (3.39)
- Wentworth Institute of Technology has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or Wentworth Institute of Technology? 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than Wentworth Institute of Technology (71% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Wentworth Institute of Technology earn on average $13,400 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($62,300 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- Biola University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/