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RPI Wilmington University Purdue Global-Davenport Campus Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Bellevue University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Bellevue University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Bellevue, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 13,841 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | bellevue.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Bellevue University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $8,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $10,638 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $24,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $4,990 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 73% |
Admission |
WPI | Bellevue University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Bellevue University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Bellevue University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,515 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
WPI | Bellevue University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 14% |
Students |
WPI | Bellevue University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 88% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Bellevue University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bellevue University is larger than than WPI based on total student enrollment (13,841 students vs. 7,308 students)
WPI vs. Bellevue University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Bellevue University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 596.5% more expensive to attend than Bellevue University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 596.5% higher at WPI than Bellevue University ($56,000.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellevue University than WPI ($24,767 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bellevue University are 55.5% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($10,638 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Bellevue University (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 442.3% larger than aid received Bellevue University ($27,059 vs. $4,990)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Bellevue University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellevue University or WPI .
WPI vs. Bellevue University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Bellevue University? 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 Bellevue University and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Bellevue University (76% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $23,300 more per year than Bellevue University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $59,400)
- Bellevue University students graduate with a $8,485 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($18,515 vs. $27,000)
- Bellevue University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bellevue University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/