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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 | Keystone College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Keystone College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | La Plume, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,131 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #981 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | keystone.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Keystone College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $14,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $14,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $15,559 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $15,368 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Keystone College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 1,572 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 1,268 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 885/1160 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
WPI | Keystone College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Keystone College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $33,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
WPI | Keystone College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
WPI | Keystone College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 38% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Keystone College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Keystone College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,131 students)
WPI vs. Keystone College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Keystone College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 274.6% more expensive to attend than Keystone College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 274.6% higher at WPI than Keystone College ($56,000.00 vs. $14,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keystone College than WPI ($15,559 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 39% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,900 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keystone College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 76.1% larger than aid received Keystone College ($27,059 vs. $15,368)
WPI vs. Keystone College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Keystone College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Keystone College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.9 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Keystone College (3.0)
- Keystone College has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Keystone College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Keystone 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 Keystone College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Keystone College (76% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $49,300 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $33,400)
- Keystone College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Keystone College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Keystone College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/