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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 | Daemen College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Daemen College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Amherst, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | daemen.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Daemen College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $32,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $32,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $13,630 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $20,273 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $21,618 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Daemen College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 2,752 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 2,200 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Daemen College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Daemen College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,373 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $210 |
Diversity |
WPI | Daemen College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
WPI | Daemen College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 7% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Daemen College | ||
| 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 Daemen College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,642 students)
WPI vs. Daemen College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Daemen College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 74.5% more expensive to attend than Daemen College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $32,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.5% higher at WPI than Daemen College ($56,000.00 vs. $32,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Daemen College than WPI ($20,273 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Daemen College are 21.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($13,630 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Daemen College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 25.2% larger than aid received Daemen College ($27,059 vs. $21,618)
WPI vs. Daemen College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Daemen College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Daemen College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Daemen College (3.53)
- Daemen College has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Daemen College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Daemen 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 Daemen College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Daemen College (76% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $36,500 more per year than Daemen College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $46,200)
- Daemen College students graduate with a $6,627 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($20,373 vs. $27,000)
- Daemen College graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($210 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Daemen College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/