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Overview |
WPI | Davis College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Johnson City, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 146 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | davisny.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Davis College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $16,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $16,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $7,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $14,276 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $9,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Davis College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 10 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 5 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 80% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.18 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Davis College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Davis College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $31,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,135 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $187 |
Diversity |
WPI | Davis College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
WPI | Davis College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 75% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Davis 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 Davis College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 146 students)
WPI vs. Davis College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Davis College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 239.4% more expensive to attend than Davis College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.4% higher at WPI than Davis College ($56,000.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis College than WPI ($14,276 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis College are 117.7% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($7,600 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 200.5% larger than aid received Davis College ($27,059 vs. $9,004)
WPI vs. Davis College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Davis College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Davis College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Davis College (3.18)
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Davis College (50%)
WPI vs. Davis College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Davis 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 Davis College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Davis College (76% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $51,400 more per year than Davis College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $31,300)
- Davis College students graduate with a $8,865 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($18,135 vs. $27,000)
- Davis College graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($187 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Davis College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/