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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT NCAT Morehouse Florida A&M Stevens Northeastern Tuskegee University Worcester State University Spelman| Clark Atlanta University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CAU | WPI | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
CAU | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
CAU | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 6% |
Students |
CAU | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 47% | ||
Campus |
CAU | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than CAU based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 155.1% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.1% higher at WPI than Clark Atlanta University ($56,000.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark Atlanta University than WPI ($30,015 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 50.6% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($10,982 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Clark Atlanta University (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 186.9% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($27,059 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or CAU .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at CAU (3.28)
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or WPI? 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 WPI and CAU.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Clark Atlanta University (76% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $44,300 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $38,400)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- WPI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/