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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Laboure College | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Laboure College | WPI | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 983 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caritaschristi.org | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laboure College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,438 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,438 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 96% |
Admission |
Laboure College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 103 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 40 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.8% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Laboure College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laboure College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,036 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
Laboure College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 92% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Laboure College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Laboure College | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Laboure College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 983 students)
Laboure College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laboure College or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 84% more expensive to attend than Laboure College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $30,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at WPI than Laboure College ($56,000.00 vs. $30,438.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laboure College are 37.9% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,000 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Laboure College (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is ?% larger than aid received Laboure College ($27,059 vs. $0)
Laboure College vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Laboure College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Laboure College .
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Laboure College (38.8%)
Laboure College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laboure 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 Laboure College.
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $26,400 more per year than Laboure College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $56,300)
- Laboure College students graduate with a $3,964 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($23,036 vs. $27,000)
- Laboure College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laboure College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/