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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 | Columbia College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 6,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | ccis.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $24,326 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $24,326 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $8,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $22,824 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $13,725 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
WPI | Columbia College | ||
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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 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| 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 | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,034 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
WPI | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
WPI | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 42% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 6,046 students)
WPI vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Columbia College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 130.2% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.2% higher at WPI than Columbia College ($56,000.00 vs. $24,326.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than WPI ($22,824 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 90.8% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($8,670 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Columbia College (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 97.2% larger than aid received Columbia College ($27,059 vs. $13,725)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Columbia College (3.59)
WPI vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Columbia College (76% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $40,900 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $4,966 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($22,034 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/