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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 | Vermont Technical College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $14,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $28,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $19,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $9,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
WPI | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 930 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $165 |
Diversity |
WPI | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
WPI | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 20% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Vermont Tech | ||
| 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 Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,414 students)
WPI vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Vermont Tech?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 280.6% more expensive to attend than Vermont Tech for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $14,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.1% higher at WPI than Vermont Technical College ($56,000.00 vs. $28,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vermont Technical College than WPI ($19,426 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vermont Technical College are 33.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,404 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 180.1% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($27,059 vs. $9,660)
WPI vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Vermont Tech (3.19)
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Vermont Tech (49.8%)
WPI vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Vermont Tech? 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 Vermont Tech and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Vermont Technical College (76% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $37,900 more per year than Vermont Tech graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $44,800)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $10,950 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($16,050 vs. $27,000)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($165 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vermont Tech students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/