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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT South Carolina State University Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Claflin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
WPI | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $332 |
Diversity |
WPI | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
WPI | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 15% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Claflin University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,830 students)
WPI vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Claflin University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 239.9% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.9% higher at WPI than Claflin University ($56,000.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than WPI ($19,951 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 74.5% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($9,480 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Claflin University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 97.4% larger than aid received Claflin University ($27,059 vs. $13,707)
WPI vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Claflin 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 Claflin University and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Claflin University (76% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $52,000 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $30,700)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- WPI graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/