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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 | Penn State Lehigh Valley | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 888 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 78% |
Admission |
WPI | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
WPI | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
WPI | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 6% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 888 students)
WPI vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 282.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.3% higher at WPI than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($56,000.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than WPI ($18,142 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 27.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,984 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Penn State Lehigh Valley (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 173.7% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($27,059 vs. $9,886)
WPI vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $27,400 more per year than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/