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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 | Granite State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | GSC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Concord, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,425 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | granite.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | GSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $7,536 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $8,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $9,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $11,850 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $5,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
WPI | GSC | ||
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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 | GSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | GSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,384 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $148 |
Diversity |
WPI | GSC | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
WPI | GSC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 29% | ||
Campus |
WPI | GSC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,425 students)
WPI vs. GSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or GSC?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 643.1% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 530.6% higher at WPI than Granite State College ($56,000.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than WPI ($11,850 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 68.3% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($9,828 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Granite State College (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 408.8% larger than aid received Granite State College ($27,059 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or GSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSC or WPI .
WPI vs. GSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or GSC? 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 GSC and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Granite State College (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $46,200 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $12,616 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($14,384 vs. $27,000)
- GSC graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($148 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/