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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Berklee School of Music Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Juilliard Purdue BU| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | New England College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | NEC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
WPI | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 2.81 | ||
| 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 | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
WPI | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 68% | ||
Campus |
WPI | NEC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than NEC based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,852 students)
WPI vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or NEC?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 39.4% more expensive to attend than NEC for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at WPI than New England College ($56,000.00 vs. $40,178.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New England College than WPI ($29,512 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 1.6% lower than costs at New England College ($16,544 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 8.2% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($29,272 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 1.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or NEC? 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 NEC and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than New England College (76% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $43,300 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $39,400)
- New England College and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- New England College 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 NEC students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/