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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT UMBC TU McDaniel College Mount St. Mary's University Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass| Stevenson University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevenson University | WPI | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Stevenson University | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Stevenson University | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson University | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Stevenson University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,483 students)
Stevenson University vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 55.4% more expensive to attend than Stevenson University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.4% higher at WPI than Stevenson University ($56,000.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stevenson University than WPI ($27,600 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stevenson University are 14.3% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,480 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($28,258 vs. $27,059)
Stevenson University vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Stevenson University .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than WPI (57.5%)
Stevenson University vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson 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 Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Stevenson University (76% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $30,600 more per year than Stevenson University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $52,100)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Stevenson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Stevenson University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stevenson University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/