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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 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 4,133 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | smumn.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $40,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $40,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $22,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $30,091 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 1,071 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 1,037 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.49 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
WPI | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 23% |
Students |
WPI | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 45% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 4,133 students)
WPI vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 38.2% more expensive to attend than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at WPI than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota ($56,000.00 vs. $40,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than WPI ($22,843 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota are 61.9% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($10,220 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students is 11.2% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($30,091 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Mary's University of Minnesota or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (3.49)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Saint Mary's University of Minnesota? 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 Saint Mary's University of Minnesota and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (76% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $34,300 more per year than Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $48,400)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Mary's University of Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/