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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Fisher College | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Fisher College | WPI | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #690 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fisher.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fisher College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,340 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,257 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,406 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Fisher College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,333 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 2,474 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.8% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Fisher College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fisher College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,187 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $198 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fisher College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 30% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 36% | 6% |
Students |
Fisher College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Fisher College | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Fisher College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,421 students)
Fisher College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fisher College or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 68.9% more expensive to attend than Fisher College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.9% higher at WPI than Fisher College ($56,000.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisher College than WPI ($26,257 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 4.8% lower than costs at Fisher College ($16,544 vs. $17,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisher College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 6.5% larger than aid received Fisher College ($27,059 vs. $25,406)
Fisher College vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fisher College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Fisher College .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 1.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Fisher College (2.72)
- Fisher College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than WPI (57.5%)
Fisher College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fisher 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 Fisher College.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Fisher College (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $46,700 more per year than Fisher College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $36,000)
- Fisher College students graduate with a $7,813 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($19,187 vs. $27,000)
- Fisher College graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($198 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisher College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/