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Overview |
WPI | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
WPI | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
WPI | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 28% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,082 students)
WPI vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 134.3% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.3% higher at WPI than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($56,000.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than WPI ($10,022 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 80.8% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($9,150 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 14.7% larger than aid received Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($27,059 vs. $23,589)
WPI vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (3.42)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (76% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/