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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 Unbound | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | College Unbound | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Providence, Rhode Island | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 285 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | collegeunbound.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | College Unbound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $9,984 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $9,984 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $16,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $19,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $5,829 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
WPI | College Unbound | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | College Unbound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | College Unbound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
WPI | College Unbound | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
WPI | College Unbound | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 67% | ||
Campus |
WPI | College Unbound | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than College Unbound based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 285 students)
WPI vs. College Unbound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or College Unbound?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 460.9% more expensive to attend than College Unbound for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $9,984.00)
- Out of state tuition is 460.9% higher at WPI than College Unbound ($56,000.00 vs. $9,984.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College Unbound than WPI ($19,953 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College Unbound are 2.1% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($16,200 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than College Unbound (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 364.2% larger than aid received College Unbound ($27,059 vs. $5,829)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or College Unbound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College Unbound or WPI .
WPI vs. College Unbound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or College Unbound? 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 College Unbound and WPI.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/