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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 | Concordia University Saint Paul | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 5,544 | ||
| 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 | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.14 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
WPI | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
WPI | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 26% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Concordia University-Saint Paul based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 5,544 students)
WPI vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 129.5% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 129.5% higher at WPI than Concordia University Saint Paul ($56,000.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than WPI ($17,776 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 62.2% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($10,200 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Saint Paul than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 64.1% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($27,059 vs. $16,487)
WPI vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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-Saint Paul and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $25,300 more per year than Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $57,400)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $4,595 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($22,405 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul 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/