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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass McDaniel College Purdue BU UConn| Hood College | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Hood | WPI | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Hood | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hood | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hood | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Hood | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Hood | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Hood based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 27.9% more expensive to attend than Hood for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at WPI than Hood College ($56,000.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hood College than WPI ($23,624 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 21.6% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($13,600 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 25.8% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($34,047 vs. $27,059)
Hood vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Hood .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than WPI (57.5%)
Hood vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood 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 Hood.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Hood College (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $35,400 more per year than Hood graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $47,300)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Hood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Hood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hood students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/