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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Bates Purdue BU UConn| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Colby Sawyer College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | New London, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | colby-sawyer.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $46,364 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $46,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $16,368 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $28,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $37,913 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 1,751 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 1,366 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 12% |
Students |
WPI | Colby-Sawyer | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 48% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Colby-Sawyer | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Colby-Sawyer based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 943 students)
WPI vs. Colby-Sawyer Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Colby-Sawyer?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Colby-Sawyer for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $46,364.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at WPI than Colby Sawyer College ($56,000.00 vs. $46,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby Sawyer College than WPI ($28,202 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby Sawyer College are 1.1% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($16,368 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colby Sawyer College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby Sawyer College students is 40.1% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($37,913 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Colby-Sawyer Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Colby-Sawyer? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby-Sawyer or WPI .
- Colby-Sawyer has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Colby-Sawyer Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Colby-Sawyer? 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 Colby-Sawyer and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Colby Sawyer College (76% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $37,800 more per year than Colby-Sawyer graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $44,900)
- Colby Sawyer College and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Colby Sawyer College and WPI graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colby-Sawyer students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/