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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Rosemont College Purdue BU UConn| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Alvernia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
WPI | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 25% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,484 students)
WPI vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Alvernia University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at WPI than Alvernia University ($56,000.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than WPI ($27,091 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 17.9% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,030 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 5.1% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($27,059 vs. $25,757)
WPI vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Alvernia University has a higher acceptance rate (59%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Alvernia University (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $37,900 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $44,800)
- Alvernia University and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alvernia University and WPI 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 Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/