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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Loma Linda University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Loma Linda University | WPI | ||
| Location | Loma Linda, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,280 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | llu.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Loma Linda University | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Loma Linda University | 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 | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Loma Linda University | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Loma Linda University | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,000 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,540 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $202 | $279 |
Diversity |
Loma Linda University | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Loma Linda University | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | - | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 47% | ||
Campus |
Loma Linda University | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Loma Linda University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 4,280 students)
Loma Linda University vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loma Linda University or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is ?% more expensive to attend than Loma Linda University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at WPI than Loma Linda University ($56,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Loma Linda University (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is ?% larger than aid received Loma Linda University ($27,059 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Loma Linda University or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Loma Linda University .
Loma Linda University vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loma Linda University 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 Loma Linda University.
- Graduates from Loma Linda University earn on average $9,300 more per year than WPI graduates after ten years. ($92,000 vs. $82,700)
- Loma Linda University students graduate with a $7,460 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($19,540 vs. $27,000)
- Loma Linda University graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($202 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loma Linda University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/