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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Dean College Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Endicott College Bridgewater State Purdue| Curry College | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Curry College | WPI | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,052 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #591 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,440 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,440 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,030 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,091 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,402 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Curry College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,743 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 4,151 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1083/1165 | |||
| 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 |
Curry College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Curry College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 6% |
Students |
Curry College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Curry College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,052 students)
Curry College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 32% more expensive to attend than Curry College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $42,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at WPI than Curry College ($56,000.00 vs. $42,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Curry College than WPI ($31,091 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 2.9% lower than costs at Curry College ($16,544 vs. $17,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 8.7% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($29,402 vs. $27,059)
Curry College vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Curry College .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than WPI (57.5%)
Curry College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Curry College (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $32,000 more per year than Curry College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $50,700)
- Curry College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Curry College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Curry College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/