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Fairfield University SHU RPI Ithaca College Siena College Clark University Quinnipiac Holy Cross RIT Union College Bryant University Bard College| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Marist College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Marist College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Poughkeepsie, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,353 | 6,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | marist.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Marist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,960 | $45,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,960 | $45,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,072 | $17,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,799 | $40,106 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,005 | $23,836 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
WPI | Marist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,809 | 10,224 | ||
| Admitted | 6,908 | 6,616 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.5% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | |||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
WPI | Marist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Marist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
WPI | Marist College | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
WPI | Marist College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 54% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Marist College | ||
| 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 Marist College based on total student enrollment (7,353 students vs. 6,452 students)
WPI vs. Marist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Marist College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 27.9% more expensive to attend than Marist College for in-state tuition ($57,960.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at WPI than Marist College ($57,960.00 vs. $45,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marist College than WPI ($40,106 vs. $47,799)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marist College are 2% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($17,710 vs. $18,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 17.5% larger than aid received Marist College ($28,005 vs. $23,836)
WPI vs. Marist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Marist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marist College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- Marist College has a higher acceptance rate (64.7%) than WPI (58.5%)
WPI vs. Marist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Marist 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 Marist College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (80% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $23,700 more per year than Marist College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $59,000)
- Marist College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marist College 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 Marist College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/