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Overview |
University of New England | WPI | ||
| Location | Biddeford, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,434 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | une.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of New England | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,510 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,510 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,100 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,809 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,555 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
University of New England | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,941 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 4,757 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of New England | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of New England | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,800 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of New England | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 6% |
Students |
University of New England | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | 47% | ||
Campus |
University of New England | 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 University of New England based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 6,434 students)
University of New England vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of New England or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 41.7% more expensive to attend than University of New England for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $39,510.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at WPI than University of New England ($56,000.00 vs. $39,510.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New England than WPI ($38,809 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New England are 2.8% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($16,100 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New England than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 31.6% larger than aid received University of New England ($27,059 vs. $20,555)
University of New England vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of New England or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or University of New England .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of New England (3.41)
- University of New England has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than WPI (57.5%)
University of New England vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of New England 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 University of New England.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than University of New England (76% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $28,900 more per year than University of New England graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $53,800)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and University of New England graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and University of New England 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 University of New England students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/