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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Upper Iowa University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIU | WPI | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,072 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,589 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,589 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,563 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,788 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
UIU | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,405 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 762 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UIU | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIU | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
UIU | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UIU | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than UIU based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,072 students)
UIU vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 71.8% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.8% higher at WPI than Upper Iowa University ($56,000.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Upper Iowa University than WPI ($24,563 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 71.5% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($9,644 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 4.9% larger than aid received Upper Iowa University ($27,059 vs. $25,788)
UIU vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or UIU .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UIU (3.34)
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than UIU (54.2%)
UIU vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU 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 UIU.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Upper Iowa University (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $40,600 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/