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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Gwynedd Mercy College Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Holy Family University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Holy Family University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,912 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | holyfamily.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Holy Family University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $31,508 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $31,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $14,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $12,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $25,316 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Holy Family University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 1,986 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 77.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 852/1092 | |||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Holy Family University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Holy Family University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $51,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | Holy Family University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 18% |
Students |
WPI | Holy Family University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 11% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Holy Family University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Holy Family University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,912 students)
WPI vs. Holy Family University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Holy Family University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 77.7% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.7% higher at WPI than Holy Family University ($56,000.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than WPI ($12,379 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 14.1% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,500 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 6.9% larger than aid received Holy Family University ($27,059 vs. $25,316)
WPI vs. Holy Family University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Holy Family University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Holy Family University or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Holy Family University has a higher acceptance rate (77.4%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Holy Family University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Holy Family University? 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 Holy Family University and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Holy Family University (76% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $31,700 more per year than Holy Family University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $51,000)
- Holy Family University and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Holy Family University 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 Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/