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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Adelphi University Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Queens College Purdue BU| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Long Island University Brooklyn Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 6,982 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | liu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $35,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $35,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $26,771 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $20,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
WPI | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.37 | ||
| 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) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
WPI | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 16% |
Students |
WPI | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | - | ||
Campus |
WPI | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 6,982 students)
WPI vs. Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 59.8% more expensive to attend than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $35,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at WPI than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus ($56,000.00 vs. $35,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus than WPI ($26,771 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus are 20.6% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($13,720 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 33.9% larger than aid received Long Island University Brooklyn Campus ($27,059 vs. $20,201)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus (3.37)
WPI vs. Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus? 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 Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (76% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $28,100 more per year than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $54,600)
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/