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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 | Northeast Catholic College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Northeast Catholic College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Warner, NH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 59 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | magdalen.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Northeast Catholic College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $9,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $16,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $19,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Northeast Catholic College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 49 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 48 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 98%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 31.2%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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Northeast Catholic College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Northeast Catholic College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
WPI | Northeast Catholic College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
WPI | Northeast Catholic College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 73% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Northeast Catholic College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Northeast Catholic College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 59 students)
WPI vs. Northeast Catholic College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Northeast Catholic College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 139.3% more expensive to attend than Northeast Catholic College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.3% higher at WPI than Northeast Catholic College ($56,000.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeast Catholic College than WPI ($16,699 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeast Catholic College are 76% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($9,400 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeast Catholic College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 37% larger than aid received Northeast Catholic College ($27,059 vs. $19,757)
WPI vs. Northeast Catholic College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Northeast Catholic College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northeast Catholic College or WPI .
- Northeast Catholic College has a higher acceptance rate (98%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Northeast Catholic College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Northeast Catholic 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 Northeast Catholic College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Northeast Catholic College (76% vs. 30%)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeast Catholic College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/