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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 | Southern Vermont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | SVC | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | svc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | SVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $25,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $25,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
WPI | SVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | SVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | SVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | SVC | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 26% |
Students |
WPI | SVC | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 66% | ||
Campus |
WPI | SVC | ||
| 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 SVC based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 351 students)
WPI vs. SVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or SVC?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 121.9% more expensive to attend than SVC for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.9% higher at WPI than Southern Vermont College ($56,000.00 vs. $25,236.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Vermont College are 50.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,000 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Southern Vermont College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is ?% larger than aid received Southern Vermont College ($27,059 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or SVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVC or WPI .
WPI vs. SVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or SVC? 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 SVC and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Southern Vermont College (76% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $44,100 more per year than SVC graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $38,600)
- Southern Vermont College and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Vermont College 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 SVC 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/