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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Mercy Purdue BU UConn| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College of Mount Saint Vincent | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,877 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #650 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | mountsaintvincent.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $17,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $33,566 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
WPI | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 3,465 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 3,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 943/1216 | |||
| 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 | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
WPI | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 18% | ||
Campus |
WPI | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| 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 College of Mount Saint Vincent based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,877 students)
WPI vs. College of Mount Saint Vincent Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or College of Mount Saint Vincent?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 41.8% more expensive to attend than College of Mount Saint Vincent for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $39,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at WPI than College of Mount Saint Vincent ($56,000.00 vs. $39,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Mount Saint Vincent than WPI ($17,084 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Mount Saint Vincent are 22.5% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($13,500 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than College of Mount Saint Vincent (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount Saint Vincent students is 24% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($33,566 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. College of Mount Saint Vincent Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or College of Mount Saint Vincent? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount Saint Vincent or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at College of Mount Saint Vincent (3.14)
- College of Mount Saint Vincent has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. College of Mount Saint Vincent Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or College of Mount Saint Vincent? 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 College of Mount Saint Vincent and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than College of Mount Saint Vincent (76% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $26,300 more per year than College of Mount Saint Vincent graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $56,400)
- College of Mount Saint Vincent and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- College of Mount Saint Vincent 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 College of Mount Saint Vincent students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/