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Overview |
WPI | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
WPI | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
WPI | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
WPI | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 63% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,137 students)
WPI vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 8.5% more expensive to attend than WPI for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Dickinson College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($60,776.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dickinson College than WPI ($37,610 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dickinson College are 3.8% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($15,938 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Dickinson College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 46.2% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($39,554 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or WPI .
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
WPI vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (84% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $20,700 more per year than Dickinson College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $62,000)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dickinson College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/