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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 | Johnson State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Johnson State College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Johnson, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,779 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | jsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Johnson State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $11,592 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $12,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
WPI | Johnson State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 3,031 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 2,209 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Johnson State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Johnson State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,819 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
WPI | Johnson State College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
WPI | Johnson State College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 47% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Johnson State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Johnson State College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,779 students)
WPI vs. Johnson State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Johnson State College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 383.1% more expensive to attend than Johnson State College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $11,592.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.1% higher at WPI than Johnson State College ($56,000.00 vs. $25,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson State College than WPI ($15,546 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson State College are 33.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,404 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson State College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 112.4% larger than aid received Johnson State College ($27,059 vs. $12,740)
WPI vs. Johnson State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Johnson State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson State College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Johnson State College (3.32)
- Johnson State College has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Johnson State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Johnson State 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 Johnson State College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Johnson State College (76% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $48,800 more per year than Johnson State College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $33,900)
- Johnson State College students graduate with a $3,181 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($23,819 vs. $27,000)
- Johnson State College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson State College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/