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Overview |
WPI | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Lima, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | unoh.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $11,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $11,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $16,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $6,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 63% |
Admission |
WPI | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 2.86 | ||
| 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 | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,398 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
WPI | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 84% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 23% |
Students |
WPI | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 60% | ||
Campus |
WPI | University of Northwestern Ohio | ||
| 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 University of Northwestern Ohio based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,615 students)
WPI vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or University of Northwestern Ohio?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 397.8% more expensive to attend than University of Northwestern Ohio for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 397.8% higher at WPI than University of Northwestern Ohio ($56,000.00 vs. $11,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northwestern Ohio than WPI ($16,860 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northwestern Ohio are 136.3% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($7,000 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than University of Northwestern Ohio (96% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 311.2% larger than aid received University of Northwestern Ohio ($27,059 vs. $6,580)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or University of Northwestern Ohio? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Northwestern Ohio or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 1.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of Northwestern Ohio (2.86)
WPI vs. University of Northwestern Ohio Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or University of Northwestern Ohio? 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 University of Northwestern Ohio and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than University of Northwestern Ohio (76% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $42,500 more per year than University of Northwestern Ohio graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $40,200)
- University of Northwestern Ohio students graduate with a $5,602 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($21,398 vs. $27,000)
- University of Northwestern Ohio graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Northwestern Ohio students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/