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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 | Zion Bible College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Zion Bible College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Haverhill, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 225 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | zbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Zion Bible College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $12,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $12,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $11,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $25,157 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $7,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
WPI | Zion Bible College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
WPI | Zion Bible College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Zion Bible College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | Zion Bible College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
WPI | Zion Bible College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 88% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Zion Bible College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Zion Bible College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 225 students)
WPI vs. Zion Bible College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Zion Bible College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 339.2% more expensive to attend than Zion Bible College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 339.2% higher at WPI than Zion Bible College ($56,000.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Zion Bible College than WPI ($25,157 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Zion Bible College are 40.2% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,802 vs. $16,544)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute as Zion Bible College (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 276.8% larger than aid received Zion Bible College ($27,059 vs. $7,181)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Zion Bible College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Zion Bible College or WPI .
WPI vs. Zion Bible College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Zion Bible 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 Zion Bible College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Zion Bible College (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $53,400 more per year than Zion Bible College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $29,300)
- Zion Bible College and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Zion Bible College 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 Zion Bible College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/