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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 | Plaza College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Plaza College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Jackson Heights, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | plazacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Plaza College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $13,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $13,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $17,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $6,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 90% |
Admission |
WPI | Plaza College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 1,073 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 322 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 30% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 55% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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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 | Plaza College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Plaza College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,915 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $143 |
Diversity |
WPI | Plaza College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 33% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 12% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
WPI | Plaza College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 2% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Plaza College | ||
| 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 Plaza College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 807 students)
WPI vs. Plaza College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Plaza College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 330.8% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 330.8% higher at WPI than Plaza College ($56,000.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than WPI ($17,178 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 136.3% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($7,000 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Plaza College (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 296.6% larger than aid received Plaza College ($27,059 vs. $6,822)
WPI vs. Plaza College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Plaza College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plaza College or WPI .
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Plaza College (30%)
WPI vs. Plaza College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Plaza College? 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 Plaza College and WPI.
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $55,400 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $13,085 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($13,915 vs. $27,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($143 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/