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RPI ECSU Clark University Holy Cross RIT SCSU Stevens Northeastern CCSU Worcester State University UMass Purdue| Western Connecticut State University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | WPI | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 96% |
Admission |
WestConn | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| 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 |
WestConn | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
WestConn | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
WestConn | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 47% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 766.3% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 189.3% higher at WPI than Western Connecticut State University ($56,000.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than WPI ($15,862 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Connecticut State University are 13.6% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,568 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Western Connecticut State University (96% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 198.8% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($27,059 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than WPI (57.5%)
WestConn vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Western Connecticut State University (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $35,300 more per year than WestConn graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $47,400)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WestConn graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/