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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Albright College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Albright College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | albright.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Albright College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $27,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $27,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $14,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $21,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $21,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Albright College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 5,578 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 4,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Albright College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Albright College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
WPI | Albright College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
WPI | Albright College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 36% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Albright College | ||
| 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 Albright College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,498 students)
WPI vs. Albright College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Albright College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 107.3% more expensive to attend than Albright College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.3% higher at WPI than Albright College ($56,000.00 vs. $27,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albright College than WPI ($21,496 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Albright College are 10.7% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,940 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albright College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 26.3% larger than aid received Albright College ($27,059 vs. $21,420)
WPI vs. Albright College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Albright College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Albright College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Albright College (3.05)
- Albright College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Albright College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Albright College? 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 Albright College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Albright College (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $33,200 more per year than Albright College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $49,500)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Albright College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- WPI graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Albright College graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albright College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/