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Overview |
WPI | Concordia University-Portland | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 5,342 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | cu-portland.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Concordia University-Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $31,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $31,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $9,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
WPI | Concordia University-Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.24 | ||
| 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 | Concordia University-Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Concordia University-Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
WPI | Concordia University-Portland | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
WPI | Concordia University-Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 45% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Concordia University-Portland | ||
| 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 Concordia University-Portland based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 5,342 students)
WPI vs. Concordia University-Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Concordia University-Portland?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 77.3% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Portland for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $31,580.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at WPI than Concordia University Portland ($56,000.00 vs. $31,580.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Portland are 71.8% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($9,630 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Concordia University Portland (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is ?% larger than aid received Concordia University Portland ($27,059 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Concordia University-Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Portland or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Concordia University-Portland (3.24)
WPI vs. Concordia University-Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Concordia University-Portland? 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 Concordia University-Portland and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Concordia University Portland (76% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $36,600 more per year than Concordia University-Portland graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $46,100)
- Concordia University Portland students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Portland 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 Concordia University-Portland students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/