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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 | College of Saint Elizabeth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | CSE | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
WPI | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
WPI | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
WPI | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 12% | ||
Campus |
WPI | CSE | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,122 students)
WPI vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or CSE?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 70.2% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at WPI than College of Saint Elizabeth ($56,000.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than WPI ($21,689 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 29.8% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,744 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 10.5% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($29,905 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at CSE (3.12)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or CSE? 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 CSE and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (76% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $37,200 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/