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Overview |
WPI | City Tech | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 13,087 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | City Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
WPI | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 17.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $109 |
Diversity |
WPI | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
WPI | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WPI | City Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than WPI based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 7,308 students)
WPI vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or City Tech?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 708.1% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 276.3% higher at WPI than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($56,000.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than WPI ($6,406 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 8.3% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($16,544 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 207.6% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($27,059 vs. $8,797)
WPI vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or WPI .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or City Tech? 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 City Tech and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (76% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $39,700 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,387 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($10,613 vs. $27,000)
- City Tech graduates are paying $170 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($109 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/