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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Thomas College | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Thomas College | WPI | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Thomas College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Thomas College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Thomas College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Thomas College | 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 Thomas College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 93.4% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.4% higher at WPI than Thomas College ($56,000.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than WPI ($22,070 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 37.9% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,998 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 30.5% larger than aid received Thomas College ($27,059 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than WPI (57.5%)
Thomas College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Thomas College (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $41,700 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $41,000)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Thomas College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Thomas College 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 Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/