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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Belhaven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Belhaven University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 3,627 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | belhaven.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Belhaven University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $27,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $27,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $19,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $17,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 56% |
Admission |
WPI | Belhaven University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 2,589 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 1,103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 42.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| 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 | Belhaven University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Belhaven University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,402 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $293 |
Diversity |
WPI | Belhaven University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 48% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
WPI | Belhaven University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 48% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Belhaven University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Belhaven University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,627 students)
WPI vs. Belhaven University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Belhaven University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 100.1% more expensive to attend than Belhaven University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.1% higher at WPI than Belhaven University ($56,000.00 vs. $27,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Belhaven University than WPI ($19,794 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Belhaven University are 81.8% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($9,100 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Belhaven University (96% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 58.5% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($27,059 vs. $17,067)
WPI vs. Belhaven University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Belhaven University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Belhaven University or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Belhaven University (3.5)
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
WPI vs. Belhaven University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Belhaven 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 Belhaven University and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Belhaven University (76% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $41,800 more per year than Belhaven University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $40,900)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $1,402 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,402)
- WPI graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/