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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 | Goddard College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 67% |
Admission |
WPI | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 66.7% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
WPI | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 18% |
Students |
WPI | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 100% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Goddard College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Goddard College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 320 students)
WPI vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Goddard College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 207.5% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.5% higher at WPI than Goddard College ($56,000.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than WPI ($17,931 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 687.8% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($2,100 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Goddard College (96% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 170.5% larger than aid received Goddard College ($27,059 vs. $10,002)
WPI vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or WPI .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Goddard 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 Goddard College and WPI.
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $48,200 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($20,750 vs. $27,000)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/