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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 | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #621 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 52% |
Admission |
WPI | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
WPI | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
WPI | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
WPI | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 78% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than WPI based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 7,308 students)
WPI vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 401.8% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 401.8% higher at WPI than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($56,000.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than WPI ($17,002 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 81.6% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($9,112 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (96% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 616.6% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($27,059 vs. $3,776)
WPI vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or WPI .
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has a higher acceptance rate (57.7%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $15,500 more per year than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $67,200)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/