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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 | Juniata College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Juniata College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Huntingdon, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #282 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | juniata.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Juniata College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $53,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $53,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $29,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $36,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Juniata College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 2,563 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 1,952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Juniata College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Juniata College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | Juniata College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
WPI | Juniata College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 32% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Juniata College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Juniata College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,212 students)
WPI vs. Juniata College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Juniata College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Juniata College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $53,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at WPI than Juniata College ($56,000.00 vs. $53,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Juniata College than WPI ($29,926 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 26.8% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($13,050 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 33.5% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($36,116 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Juniata College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Juniata College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juniata College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Juniata College (3.81)
- Juniata College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Juniata College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Juniata 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 Juniata College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is the same as at Juniata College (76% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $29,600 more per year than Juniata College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $53,100)
- Juniata College and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Juniata College 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 Juniata 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/