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RPI Marist College SUNY Cortland Clark University Syracuse Holy Cross Union College RIT Quinnipiac Stevens Northeastern Temple| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Ithaca College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Ithaca College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Ithaca, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 5,054 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | ithaca.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Ithaca College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $48,126 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $48,126 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $15,934 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $35,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $29,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Ithaca College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 12,446 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 9,359 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | |||
| 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 | Ithaca College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Ithaca College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
WPI | Ithaca College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
WPI | Ithaca College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 57% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Ithaca College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Ithaca College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 5,054 students)
WPI vs. Ithaca College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Ithaca College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 16.4% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.4% higher at WPI than Ithaca College ($56,000.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than WPI ($35,858 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ithaca College are 3.8% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($15,934 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ithaca College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($29,677 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Ithaca College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Ithaca College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ithaca College or WPI .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Ithaca College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Ithaca 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 Ithaca College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Ithaca College (76% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $26,600 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/