Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Chatham University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
WPI | Chatham | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,387 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #288 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | chatham.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
WPI | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $40,625 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $40,625 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $12,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $28,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $27,330 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Chatham | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 3,514 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 2,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1270 | |||
| 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 | Chatham | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
WPI | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
WPI | Chatham | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 64% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
WPI | Chatham | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 45% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 26% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Chatham | ||
| 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 Chatham based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,387 students)
WPI vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Chatham?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 37.8% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.8% higher at WPI than Chatham University ($56,000.00 vs. $40,625.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chatham University than WPI ($28,322 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chatham University are 30.1% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,719 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chatham University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chatham University students is 1% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($27,330 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Chatham (3.86)
- Chatham has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Chatham? 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 Chatham and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Chatham University (76% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $46,000 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/