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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Marywood Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Misericordia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.48 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
WPI | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 33% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Misericordia University | ||
| 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 Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,242 students)
WPI vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Misericordia University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 64.2% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.2% higher at WPI than Misericordia University ($56,000.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than WPI ($27,033 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 12% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,776 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 17.6% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($27,059 vs. $23,008)
WPI vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Misericordia University? 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 Misericordia University and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Misericordia University (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $30,700 more per year than Misericordia University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $52,000)
- Misericordia University and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Misericordia University and WPI graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Misericordia University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/