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FIT RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | LIM College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | LIM | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | limcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | LIM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $29,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $29,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $18,625 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $39,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $11,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
WPI | LIM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 1,137 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 953 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 83.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| 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 | LIM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | LIM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
WPI | LIM | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 90% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
WPI | LIM | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 62% | ||
Campus |
WPI | LIM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than LIM based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,310 students)
WPI vs. LIM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or LIM?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 88.2% more expensive to attend than LIM for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $29,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.2% higher at WPI than LIM College ($56,000.00 vs. $29,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at LIM College than WPI ($39,020 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 12.6% lower than costs at LIM College ($16,544 vs. $18,625)
- More students receive financial grant aid at LIM College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 137.2% larger than aid received LIM College ($27,059 vs. $11,409)
WPI vs. LIM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or LIM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LIM or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at LIM (2.9)
- LIM has a higher acceptance rate (83.8%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. LIM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or LIM? 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 LIM and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than LIM College (76% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $32,300 more per year than LIM graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $50,400)
- LIM College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- LIM graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LIM 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/