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Overview |
Coppin | WPI | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,101 | 7,353 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #793 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,933 | $57,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,721 | $57,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,875 | $18,072 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,684 | $47,799 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,181 | $28,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
Coppin | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,703 | 11,809 | ||
| Admitted | 2,331 | 6,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.6% | 58.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 860/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Coppin | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Coppin | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Coppin | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Coppin based on total student enrollment (7,353 students vs. 2,101 students)
Coppin vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 1,074.9% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($57,960.00 vs. $4,933.00)
- Out of state tuition is 394.5% higher at WPI than Coppin State University ($57,960.00 vs. $11,721.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than WPI ($7,684 vs. $47,799)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 52.2% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,875 vs. $18,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Coppin State University (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 84.5% larger than aid received Coppin State University ($28,005 vs. $15,181)
Coppin vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Coppin .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 1.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (58.5%) than Coppin (49.6%)
Coppin vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin 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 Coppin.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Coppin State University (76% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $44,400 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Coppin graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/