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Overview |
Unity College | WPI | ||
| Location | Unity, ME | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,281 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unity.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Unity College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,280 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,280 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,104 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,554 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,465 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
Unity College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,312 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 5,953 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 |
Unity College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 36:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Unity College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,100 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Unity College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 91% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Unity College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Unity College | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Unity College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 4,281 students)
Unity College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Unity College or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 396.5% more expensive to attend than Unity College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 396.5% higher at WPI than Unity College ($56,000.00 vs. $11,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Unity College than WPI ($18,554 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Unity College are 36.7% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,104 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Unity College (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 680.9% larger than aid received Unity College ($27,059 vs. $3,465)
Unity College vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Unity College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Unity College .
- Unity College has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than WPI (57.5%)
Unity College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Unity 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 Unity College.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Unity College (76% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $47,600 more per year than Unity College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $35,100)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Unity College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Unity College 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 Unity College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/