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RPI KSC Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass UNH Manchester Southern New Hampshire University Purdue| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Plymouth State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Plymouth | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Plymouth, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 3,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | plymouth.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Plymouth | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $11,870 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $11,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $20,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $9,286 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
WPI | Plymouth | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 5,917 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 5,772 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 97.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Plymouth | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Plymouth | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | Plymouth | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
WPI | Plymouth | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 50% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Plymouth | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,872 students)
WPI vs. Plymouth Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Plymouth?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 371.8% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.7% higher at WPI than Plymouth State University ($56,000.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than WPI ($20,321 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 40.1% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,810 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 191.4% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($27,059 vs. $9,286)
WPI vs. Plymouth Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Plymouth? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Plymouth or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Plymouth Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Plymouth? 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 Plymouth and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Plymouth State University (76% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $40,500 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $42,200)
- Plymouth State University and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Plymouth State University and WPI graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plymouth students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/