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RPI UVM Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Champlain College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #308 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1163/1348 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $275 |
Diversity |
WPI | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 14% |
Students |
WPI | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 82% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Champlain College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Champlain College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,543 students)
WPI vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Champlain College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 27.9% more expensive to attend than Champlain College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at WPI than Champlain College ($56,000.00 vs. $43,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Champlain College than WPI ($35,133 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Champlain College are 1.3% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($16,330 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 2.1% larger than aid received Champlain College ($27,059 vs. $26,498)
WPI vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than Champlain College (55.7%)
WPI vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Champlain College? 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 Champlain College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Champlain College (76% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $35,500 more per year than Champlain College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $47,200)
- Champlain College students graduate with a $357 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,643 vs. $27,000)
- Champlain College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Champlain College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/