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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 | Dominican College of Blauvelt | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Dominican College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Orangeburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,407 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | dc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Dominican College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $14,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $23,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $22,666 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
WPI | Dominican College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 1,614 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 1,436 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 953/1178 | |||
| 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 | Dominican College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Dominican College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
WPI | Dominican College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
WPI | Dominican College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 21% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Dominican 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 Dominican College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,407 students)
WPI vs. Dominican College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Dominican College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 79.4% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at WPI than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($56,000.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican College of Blauvelt than WPI ($23,747 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican College of Blauvelt are 18% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,020 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 19.4% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($27,059 vs. $22,666)
WPI vs. Dominican College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Dominican College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dominican College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Dominican College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Dominican 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 Dominican College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (76% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $31,200 more per year than Dominican College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $51,500)
- Dominican College of Blauvelt students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dominican College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/