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RPI Bowdoin College Wesley College Vassar Bates Clark University Holy Cross RIT Bard College Hamilton College Middlebury Haverford College| Wesleyan University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesleyan University | WPI | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 96% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or WPI?
- Wesleyan University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than WPI for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Wesleyan University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($63,722.00 vs. $56,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than WPI ($21,270 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are 9.9% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,544 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Wesleyan University (96% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 121.1% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($59,825 vs. $27,059)
Wesleyan University vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Wesleyan University .
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (92% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $24,700 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/