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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 | Felician College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Felician College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Lodi, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,148 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #779 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | felician.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Felician College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $33,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $33,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $13,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $15,743 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $32,536 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Felician College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 2,286 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 2,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 89.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 893/1108 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Felician College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Felician College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
WPI | Felician College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
WPI | Felician College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 15% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Felician College | ||
| 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 Felician College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,148 students)
WPI vs. Felician College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Felician College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 65.4% more expensive to attend than Felician College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $33,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at WPI than Felician College ($56,000.00 vs. $33,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Felician College than WPI ($15,743 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Felician College are 21.1% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($13,660 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Felician College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Felician College students is 20.2% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($32,536 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Felician College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Felician College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Felician College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Felician College (3.05)
- Felician College has a higher acceptance rate (89.2%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Felician College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Felician 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 Felician College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Felician College (76% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $36,100 more per year than Felician College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $46,600)
- Felician College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Felician College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Felician College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/