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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Park University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Park University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Parkville, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 7,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | park.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $12,231 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $12,231 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $15,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $7,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
WPI | Park University | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
WPI | Park University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
WPI | Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 60% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Park University | ||
| 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
- Park University is larger than than WPI based on total student enrollment (7,662 students vs. 7,308 students)
WPI vs. Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Park University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 357.9% more expensive to attend than Park University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- Out of state tuition is 357.9% higher at WPI than Park University ($56,000.00 vs. $12,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Park University than WPI ($15,858 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 98.6% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($8,330 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Park University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 284.2% larger than aid received Park University ($27,059 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Park University or WPI .
WPI vs. Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Park 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 Park University and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Park University (76% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $33,100 more per year than Park University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $49,600)
- Park University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Park University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/