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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Curry College Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn| Dean College | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Dean College | WPI | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Dean College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 | Sep 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dean College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dean College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 6% |
Students |
Dean College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Dean College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,189 students)
Dean College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 29.6% more expensive to attend than Dean College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $43,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at WPI than Dean College ($56,000.00 vs. $43,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dean College than WPI ($32,219 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 12.1% lower than costs at Dean College ($16,544 vs. $18,542)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 10.8% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($29,972 vs. $27,059)
Dean College vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Dean College .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 1.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than WPI (57.5%)
Dean College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean 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 Dean College.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Dean College (76% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $47,500 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $10,647 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($16,353 vs. $27,000)
- Dean College graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($169 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/