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RPI Bentley Clark University Holy Cross RIT Marist College Providence URI Stonehill College Fairfield University Merrimack Quinnipiac| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Bryant University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
WPI | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1163/1320 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
WPI | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 83% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Bryant University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Bryant University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,536 students)
WPI vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Bryant University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Bryant University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at WPI than Bryant University ($56,000.00 vs. $48,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bryant University than WPI ($40,361 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryant University are 0.1% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($16,534 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryant University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 5.6% larger than aid received Bryant University ($27,059 vs. $25,615)
WPI vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Bryant University (3.43)
- Bryant University has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Bryant 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 Bryant University and WPI.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $9,200 more per year than Bryant University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $73,500)
- Bryant University and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bryant 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 Bryant University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/