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Overview |
Stetson University | WPI | ||
| Location | DeLand, FL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,928 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stetson.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stetson University | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,960 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,960 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,290 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,756 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,150 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Stetson University | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,344 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 6,889 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.7% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1305 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Stetson University | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stetson University | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stetson University | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Stetson University | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Stetson University | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Stetson University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,928 students)
Stetson University vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stetson University or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Stetson University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $51,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at WPI than Stetson University ($56,000.00 vs. $51,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stetson University than WPI ($25,756 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stetson University are 8.2% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($15,290 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stetson University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stetson University students is 55.8% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($42,150 vs. $27,059)
Stetson University vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stetson University or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Stetson University .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Stetson University (3.69)
- Stetson University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than WPI (57.5%)
Stetson University vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stetson University 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 Stetson University.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Stetson University (76% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $37,300 more per year than Stetson University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $45,400)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Stetson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Stetson University 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 Stetson University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/