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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 | City University of Seattle | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | CityU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,095 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | cityu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | CityU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $16,973 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $16,973 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 0% |
Admission |
WPI | CityU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | CityU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | CityU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
WPI | CityU | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 20% |
Students |
WPI | CityU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 23% | ||
Campus |
WPI | CityU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than CityU based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,095 students)
WPI vs. CityU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or CityU?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 229.9% more expensive to attend than CityU for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.9% higher at WPI than City University of Seattle ($56,000.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 63.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($10,125 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than City University of Seattle (96% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($27,059 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or CityU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CityU or WPI .
WPI vs. CityU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or CityU? 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 CityU and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than City University of Seattle (76% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $30,200 more per year than CityU graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $52,500)
- City University of Seattle students graduate with a $2,334 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($24,666 vs. $27,000)
- CityU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/