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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Lindsey Wilson College | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Lindsey Wilson College | WPI | ||
| Location | Columbia, KY | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,159 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindsey.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindsey Wilson College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,944 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,944 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,686 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,056 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,764 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Lindsey Wilson College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Lindsey Wilson College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindsey Wilson College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,824 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lindsey Wilson College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 6% |
Students |
Lindsey Wilson College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Lindsey Wilson 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 Lindsey Wilson College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,159 students)
Lindsey Wilson College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindsey Wilson College or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 115.8% more expensive to attend than Lindsey Wilson College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $25,944.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.8% higher at WPI than Lindsey Wilson College ($56,000.00 vs. $25,944.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindsey Wilson College than WPI ($13,056 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindsey Wilson College are 70.8% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($9,686 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindsey Wilson College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 5% larger than aid received Lindsey Wilson College ($27,059 vs. $25,764)
Which college is harder to get into, Lindsey Wilson College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Lindsey Wilson College .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Lindsey Wilson College (3.41)
Lindsey Wilson College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindsey Wilson 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 Lindsey Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Lindsey Wilson College (76% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $53,400 more per year than Lindsey Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $29,300)
- Lindsey Wilson College students graduate with a $8,176 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($18,824 vs. $27,000)
- Lindsey Wilson College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($194 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindsey Wilson 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/