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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 | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | PAFA | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
WPI | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 80% |
Admission |
WPI | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 11.4% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
WPI | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
WPI | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 42% | ||
Campus |
WPI | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 172 students)
WPI vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or PAFA?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 38.3% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at WPI than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($56,000.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than PAFA ($46,876 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 5.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($16,544 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 68.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($27,059 vs. $16,087)
WPI vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or WPI .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or PAFA? 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 PAFA and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (76% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $60,700 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/