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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 | Hesser College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Hesser College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Manchester, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 751 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | hesser.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Hesser College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $5,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $11,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $5,505 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 68% |
Admission |
WPI | Hesser College | ||
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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) | Not applicable | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Hesser College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Hesser College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,701 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $203 |
Diversity |
WPI | Hesser College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
WPI | Hesser College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | - | ||
Campus |
WPI | Hesser College | ||
| 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
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Hesser College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 751 students)
WPI vs. Hesser College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Hesser College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 522.2% more expensive to attend than Hesser College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 522.2% higher at WPI than Hesser College ($56,000.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hesser College than WPI ($11,834 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hesser College are 195.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($5,600 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Hesser College (96% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 391.5% larger than aid received Hesser College ($27,059 vs. $5,505)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Hesser College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hesser College or WPI .
WPI vs. Hesser College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Hesser 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 Hesser College and WPI.
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $49,700 more per year than Hesser College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $33,000)
- Hesser College students graduate with a $7,299 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($19,701 vs. $27,000)
- Hesser College graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hesser College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/