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Overview |
WPI | Lyndon State College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Lyndonville, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | lyndonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Lyndon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $10,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $22,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $10,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $13,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $8,981 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
WPI | Lyndon State College | ||
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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 | 3.11 | ||
| 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 | Lyndon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Lyndon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
WPI | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
WPI | Lyndon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | - | ||
Campus |
WPI | Lyndon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Lyndon State College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,147 students)
WPI vs. Lyndon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Lyndon State College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 426.7% more expensive to attend than Lyndon State College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $10,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.6% higher at WPI than Lyndon State College ($56,000.00 vs. $22,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lyndon State College than WPI ($13,304 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lyndon State College are 60.8% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($10,290 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Lyndon State College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 201.3% larger than aid received Lyndon State College ($27,059 vs. $8,981)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Lyndon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lyndon State College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Lyndon State College (3.11)
WPI vs. Lyndon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Lyndon 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 Lyndon State College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Lyndon State College (76% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $47,000 more per year than Lyndon State College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $35,700)
- Lyndon State College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,750 vs. $27,000)
- Lyndon State College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lyndon State College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/