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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Temple Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | The College of Westchester | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | CW | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | White Plains, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 828 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | cw.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | CW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $22,113 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $22,113 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $10,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $18,559 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | CW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 462 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 24.5% | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
WPI | CW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | CW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,894 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
WPI | CW | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
WPI | CW | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 1% | ||
Campus |
WPI | CW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 828 students)
WPI vs. CW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or CW?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 153.2% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.2% higher at WPI than The College of Westchester ($56,000.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than WPI ($10,891 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 73.8% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($9,520 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 45.8% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($27,059 vs. $18,559)
WPI vs. CW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or CW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CW or WPI .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. CW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or CW? 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 CW and WPI.
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $42,900 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $3,106 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($23,894 vs. $27,000)
- CW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/