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RPI Wesleyan University Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern OWU Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU| Wesley College | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesley College | WPI | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Wesley College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesley College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Wesley College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 107.9% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.9% higher at WPI than Wesley College ($56,000.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 39.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,864 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Wesley College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($27,059 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Wesley College .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.97 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley 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 Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Wesley College (76% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $36,700 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $46,000)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- WPI graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/