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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 | Wilson College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
WPI | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
WPI | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 15% |
Students |
WPI | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 34% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,360 students)
WPI vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Wilson College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 122.2% more expensive to attend than Wilson College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.2% higher at WPI than Wilson College ($56,000.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than WPI ($23,923 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 38.2% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,968 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 90% larger than aid received Wilson College ($27,059 vs. $14,241)
WPI vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Wilson College? 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 Wilson College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Wilson College (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $48,000 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College 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/