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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 | Excelsior University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Excelsior University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 15,833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | excelsior.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Excelsior University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
WPI | Excelsior University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Excelsior University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Excelsior University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $10,870 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $112 |
Diversity |
WPI | Excelsior University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
WPI | Excelsior University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 63% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Excelsior University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Excelsior University is larger than than WPI based on total student enrollment (15,833 students vs. 7,308 students)
WPI vs. Excelsior University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Excelsior University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at WPI than Excelsior University ($56,000.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Excelsior University (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($27,059 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Excelsior University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Excelsior University or WPI .
WPI vs. Excelsior University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Excelsior University? 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 Excelsior University and WPI.
- Excelsior University students graduate with a $16,130 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($10,870 vs. $27,000)
- Excelsior University graduates are paying $167 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($112 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Excelsior University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/