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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF RPI USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly| University of San Diego | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | WPI | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
USD | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Dec 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
USD | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
USD | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 47% | ||
Campus |
USD | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than WPI based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 7,308 students)
USD vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 4.1% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at WPI than University of San Diego ($56,000.00 vs. $53,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of San Diego than WPI ($36,008 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 2.8% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($16,544 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than University of San Diego (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 34.6% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($36,408 vs. $27,059)
USD vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at WPI (3.9)
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than University of San Diego (76% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $12,500 more per year than USD graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $70,200)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $4,096 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($22,904 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/