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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern DU Worcester State University UMass CU Boulder Purdue BU| Colorado College | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado College | WPI | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 96% |
Admission |
Colorado College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
Colorado College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Colorado College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,203 students)
Colorado College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or WPI?
- Colorado College is 15.3% more expensive to attend than WPI for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Colorado College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($64,554.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado College than WPI ($33,178 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado College are 15.1% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,376 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Colorado College (96% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 70.6% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($46,160 vs. $27,059)
Colorado College vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at WPI (3.9)
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado College 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (88% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $36,700 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $46,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/