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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern La Salle University Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | CHC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
WPI | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
WPI | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
WPI | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 28% | ||
Campus |
WPI | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,420 students)
WPI vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or CHC?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 43.8% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at WPI than Chestnut Hill College ($56,000.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than WPI ($25,357 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 37.9% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,000 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 8.2% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($29,288 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or CHC? 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 CHC and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Chestnut Hill College (76% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $37,400 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/