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RPI Clark University FDU Holy Cross RIT Montclair State University Stevens Northeastern Rutgers University-Newark Worcester State University UMass Purdue| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Drew University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Drew University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
WPI | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
WPI | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 27% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,092 students)
WPI vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Drew University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 30% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at WPI than Drew University ($56,000.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than WPI ($28,183 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drew University are 0.9% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($16,402 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 17.9% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($31,901 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Drew 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 Drew University and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Drew University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $27,200 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $55,500)
- Drew University and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drew University 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 Drew University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/