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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 | Boricua College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Boricua College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 461 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | boricuacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Boricua College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $12,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $12,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $5,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $14,214 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $9,307 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
WPI | Boricua College | ||
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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 | Boricua College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Boricua College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $7,890 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $81 |
Diversity |
WPI | Boricua College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 82% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
WPI | Boricua College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Boricua College | ||
| 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Boricua College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 461 students)
WPI vs. Boricua College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Boricua College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 366.7% more expensive to attend than Boricua College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 366.7% higher at WPI than Boricua College ($56,000.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boricua College than WPI ($14,214 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boricua College are 187.7% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($5,750 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Boricua College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 190.7% larger than aid received Boricua College ($27,059 vs. $9,307)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Boricua College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Boricua College or WPI .
WPI vs. Boricua College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Boricua 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 Boricua College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Boricua College (76% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $49,000 more per year than Boricua College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $33,700)
- Boricua College students graduate with a $19,110 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($7,890 vs. $27,000)
- Boricua College graduates are paying $198 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($81 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boricua College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/