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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU Temple UConn| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | The University of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | UArts | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 20.9% | ||
| 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 | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
WPI | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 66% | ||
Campus |
WPI | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,313 students)
WPI vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or UArts?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 9.9% more expensive to attend than UArts for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at WPI than The University of the Arts ($56,000.00 vs. $50,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of the Arts than WPI ($42,467 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 8.5% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($16,544 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 6.3% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($27,059 vs. $25,460)
WPI vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or WPI .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or UArts? 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 UArts and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than The University of the Arts (76% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $48,200 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts 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 UArts students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/