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RPI URI Clark University Holy Cross RIT SHU Roger Williams University Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | RIC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 62% |
Admission |
WPI | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $219 |
Diversity |
WPI | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
WPI | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 20% | ||
Campus |
WPI | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 5,787 students)
WPI vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or RIC?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 490.7% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.9% higher at WPI than Rhode Island College ($56,000.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than WPI ($11,014 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 23.3% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($13,414 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Rhode Island College (96% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 259% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($27,059 vs. $7,537)
WPI vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.82 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or RIC? 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 RIC and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Rhode Island College (76% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $40,700 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $5,800 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($21,200 vs. $27,000)
- RIC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/