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RPI Binghamton University BU Clark University Holy Cross Mason RIT Penn State Harrisburg Stevens Northeastern NYU Worcester State University| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Penn State York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Penn State York | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 718 | ||
| 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 York | ||
| 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 | $18,910 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $8,440 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 84% |
Admission |
WPI | Penn State York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 2,005 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 1,862 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 10.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | |||
| 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 York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Penn State York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 45% | ||
| 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 York | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
WPI | Penn State York | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 17% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Penn State York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 718 students)
WPI vs. Penn State York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Penn State York?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 282.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.3% higher at WPI than Penn State York ($56,000.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than WPI ($18,910 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York 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 York (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 220.6% larger than aid received Penn State York ($27,059 vs. $8,440)
WPI vs. Penn State York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Penn State York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State York or WPI .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Penn State York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Penn State York? 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 York and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Penn State York (76% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $27,400 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State York students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State York 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 York 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/