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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass WCU Purdue BU UConn| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Neumann University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Neumann | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | |||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 17% |
Students |
WPI | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 31% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Neumann | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Neumann based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,155 students)
WPI vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Neumann?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 65.2% more expensive to attend than Neumann for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at WPI than Neumann University ($56,000.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Neumann University than WPI ($28,707 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 0.3% lower than costs at Neumann University ($16,544 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 5.6% larger than aid received Neumann University ($27,059 vs. $25,623)
WPI vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.67 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Neumann? 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 Neumann and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Neumann University (76% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $38,100 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $44,600)
- Neumann University and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Neumann 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 Neumann students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/