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Overview |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | Penn State Berks | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,920 | 2,077 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #394 | #657 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wit.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | Penn State Berks | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,160 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,160 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,420 | $14,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,901 | $21,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,237 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,537 | 5,605 | ||
| Admitted | 5,111 | 5,453 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 97.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | Penn State Berks | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | Penn State Berks | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,300 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 1% |
Students |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | Penn State Berks | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Wentworth Institute of Technology | Penn State Berks | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wentworth Institute of Technology is larger than than Penn State Berks based on total student enrollment (3,920 students vs. 2,077 students)
Wentworth Institute of Technology vs. Penn State Berks Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wentworth Institute of Technology or Penn State Berks?
- Wentworth Institute of Technology is 148% more expensive to attend than Penn State Berks for in-state tuition ($38,160.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Wentworth Institute of Technology than Penn State Berks ($38,160.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Berks than Wentworth Institute of Technology ($21,728 vs. $37,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Berks are 7.6% lower than costs at Wentworth Institute of Technology ($14,334 vs. $15,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wentworth Institute of Technology than Penn State Berks (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wentworth Institute of Technology students is 113.8% larger than aid received Penn State Berks ($18,237 vs. $8,528)
Wentworth Institute of Technology vs. Penn State Berks Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wentworth Institute of Technology or Penn State Berks? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Berks or Wentworth Institute of Technology .
- The average SAT score at Wentworth Institute of Technology (1104) is 126 points higher than at Penn State Berks (978)
- Incoming Wentworth Institute of Technology students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Berks (22)
- Accepted freshman Wentworth Institute of Technology students have at the same average high school GPA (3.39) as students at Penn State Berks (3.39)
- Penn State Berks has a higher acceptance rate (97.3%) than Wentworth Institute of Technology (92.3%)
Wentworth Institute of Technology vs. Penn State Berks Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wentworth Institute of Technology or Penn State Berks? 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 Penn State Berks and Wentworth Institute of Technology.
- The graduation rate at Wentworth Institute of Technology is higher than Penn State Berks (60% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Wentworth Institute of Technology earn on average $7,000 more per year than Penn State Berks graduates after ten years. ($62,300 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Berks students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Berks graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Wentworth Institute of Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Berks students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/