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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 | Sterling College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Sterling College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Craftsbury Common, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 101 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | sterlingcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Sterling College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $39,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $39,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $21,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $31,078 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Sterling College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 28 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 26 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 38.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.1 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
WPI | Sterling College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Sterling College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,035 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $176 |
Diversity |
WPI | Sterling College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
WPI | Sterling College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 78% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Sterling College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Sterling College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 101 students)
WPI vs. Sterling College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Sterling College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 43.6% more expensive to attend than Sterling College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at WPI than Sterling College ($56,000.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Sterling College than WPI ($21,222 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Sterling College are 59.1% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($10,400 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sterling College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sterling College students is 14.9% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($31,078 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Sterling College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Sterling College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sterling College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Sterling College (3.1)
- Sterling College has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Sterling College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Sterling 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 Sterling College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Sterling College (76% vs. 50%)
- Sterling College students graduate with a $9,965 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($17,035 vs. $27,000)
- Sterling College graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($176 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sterling College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/