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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 | Rivier College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Rivier College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Nashua, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,551 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | rivier.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Rivier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $35,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $35,445 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $14,362 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $28,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $21,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
WPI | Rivier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 1,629 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 1,376 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| 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 | Oct 16, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Rivier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Rivier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,455 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
WPI | Rivier College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
WPI | Rivier College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 51% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Rivier College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Rivier College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,551 students)
WPI vs. Rivier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Rivier College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 58% more expensive to attend than Rivier College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at WPI than Rivier College ($56,000.00 vs. $35,445.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rivier College than WPI ($28,983 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rivier College are 15.2% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,362 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rivier College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 25.5% larger than aid received Rivier College ($27,059 vs. $21,554)
WPI vs. Rivier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Rivier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rivier College or WPI .
- Rivier College has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Rivier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Rivier 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 Rivier College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Rivier College (76% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $36,300 more per year than Rivier College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $46,400)
- Rivier College students graduate with a $1,545 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,455 vs. $27,000)
- Rivier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rivier College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/