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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 | The College of New Rochelle | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | CNR | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | New Rochelle, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | cnr.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | CNR | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
WPI | CNR | ||
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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 | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | CNR | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | CNR | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,892 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $226 |
Diversity |
WPI | CNR | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 84% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 50% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 24% |
Students |
WPI | CNR | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 12% | ||
Campus |
WPI | CNR | ||
| 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 CNR based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,853 students)
WPI vs. CNR Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or CNR?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 54.9% more expensive to attend than CNR for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at WPI than The College of New Rochelle ($56,000.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of New Rochelle are 13.6% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,562 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than The College of New Rochelle (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is ?% larger than aid received The College of New Rochelle ($27,059 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or CNR? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNR or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at CNR (3.1)
WPI vs. CNR Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or CNR? 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 CNR and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than The College of New Rochelle (76% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $44,600 more per year than CNR graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $38,100)
- The College of New Rochelle students graduate with a $5,108 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($21,892 vs. $27,000)
- CNR graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNR students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/