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RPI Clark University UT Holy Cross RIT Eckerd College Rollins Stevens Northeastern Stetson University UNF JU| Flagler College St Augustine | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Flagler | WPI | ||
| Location | Saint Augustine, FL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,623 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #531 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | flagler.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Flagler | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,910 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,910 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,590 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,547 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,857 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Flagler | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 4,384 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.9% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Flagler | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Flagler | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Flagler | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Flagler | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Flagler | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Flagler based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,623 students)
Flagler vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Flagler or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 144.4% more expensive to attend than Flagler for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $22,910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.4% higher at WPI than Flagler College St Augustine ($56,000.00 vs. $22,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Flagler College St Augustine than WPI ($26,547 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Flagler College St Augustine are 21.7% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($13,590 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Flagler College St Augustine than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 128.2% larger than aid received Flagler College St Augustine ($27,059 vs. $11,857)
Flagler vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Flagler or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Flagler .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Flagler (3.38)
- Flagler has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than WPI (57.5%)
Flagler vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Flagler 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 Flagler.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Flagler College St Augustine (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $43,500 more per year than Flagler graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $39,200)
- Flagler College St Augustine students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- Flagler graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Flagler students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/