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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 | Dowling College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Dowling College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Oakdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,256 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | dowling.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Dowling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $29,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $29,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $22,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $17,480 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
WPI | Dowling College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | Recommended | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Dowling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Dowling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
WPI | Dowling College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 42% |
Students |
WPI | Dowling College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | - | ||
Campus |
WPI | Dowling College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Dowling College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,256 students)
WPI vs. Dowling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Dowling College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 92.4% more expensive to attend than Dowling College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at WPI than Dowling College ($56,000.00 vs. $29,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dowling College than WPI ($22,931 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dowling College are 53.6% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($10,770 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Dowling College (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 54.8% larger than aid received Dowling College ($27,059 vs. $17,480)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Dowling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dowling College or WPI .
WPI vs. Dowling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Dowling 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 Dowling College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Dowling College (76% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $35,700 more per year than Dowling College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $47,000)
- Dowling College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Dowling College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dowling College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/