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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 | Chowan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | |||
| 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 | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $363 |
Diversity |
WPI | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
WPI | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 46% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Chowan University | ||
| 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 Chowan University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 886 students)
WPI vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Chowan University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 116.4% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.4% higher at WPI than Chowan University ($56,000.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than WPI ($17,334 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 71.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($9,650 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 31.5% larger than aid received Chowan University ($27,059 vs. $20,580)
WPI vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 1.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Chowan 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 Chowan University and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Chowan University (76% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $48,100 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $34,600)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- WPI graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/