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Overview |
WPI | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Cheyney, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 697 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | cheyney.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $11,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $13,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
WPI | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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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 | 2.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| 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 | Mar 31, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $33,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $346 |
Diversity |
WPI | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
WPI | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 697 students)
WPI vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 625.8% more expensive to attend than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 262.9% higher at WPI than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania ($56,000.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than WPI ($11,588 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are 46.9% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,262 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 99.4% larger than aid received Cheyney University of Pennsylvania ($27,059 vs. $13,571)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cheyney University of Pennsylvania or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 1.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (2.37)
WPI vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (76% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $52,000 more per year than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $30,700)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($27,000 vs. $33,500)
- WPI graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($279 vs. $346)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/