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Overview |
University of Pikeville | WPI | ||
| Location | Pikeville, KY | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,434 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | upike.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pikeville | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,000 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,000 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,350 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,098 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,431 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Pikeville | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Pikeville | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pikeville | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,900 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Pikeville | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
University of Pikeville | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 47% | ||
Campus |
University of Pikeville | 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 University of Pikeville based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,434 students)
University of Pikeville vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pikeville or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 143.5% more expensive to attend than University of Pikeville for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.5% higher at WPI than University of Pikeville ($56,000.00 vs. $23,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pikeville than WPI ($17,098 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pikeville are 98.1% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($8,350 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pikeville than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 55.2% larger than aid received University of Pikeville ($27,059 vs. $17,431)
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pikeville or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or University of Pikeville .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of Pikeville (3.42)
University of Pikeville vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pikeville 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 University of Pikeville.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than University of Pikeville (76% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $46,800 more per year than University of Pikeville graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $35,900)
- University of Pikeville students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Pikeville graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pikeville students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/