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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU ORU UConn| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Evangel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Evangel University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,868 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | evangel.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Evangel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $25,166 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $25,166 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $9,176 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $20,963 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $17,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Evangel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Evangel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Evangel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $238 |
Diversity |
WPI | Evangel University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
WPI | Evangel University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 43% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Evangel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Evangel University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,868 students)
WPI vs. Evangel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Evangel University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 122.5% more expensive to attend than Evangel University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $25,166.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at WPI than Evangel University ($56,000.00 vs. $25,166.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Evangel University than WPI ($20,963 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Evangel University are 80.3% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($9,176 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Evangel University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 53.5% larger than aid received Evangel University ($27,059 vs. $17,625)
WPI vs. Evangel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Evangel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evangel University or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Evangel University (3.3)
- Evangel University has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Evangel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Evangel 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 Evangel University and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Evangel University (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $43,400 more per year than Evangel University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $39,300)
- Evangel University students graduate with a $3,935 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($23,065 vs. $27,000)
- Evangel University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evangel University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/