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RPI Temple Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern CHC Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | La Salle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | |||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
WPI | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 20% | ||
Campus |
WPI | La Salle University | ||
| 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 La Salle University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 4,049 students)
WPI vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or La Salle University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 71.6% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at WPI than La Salle University ($56,000.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than WPI ($17,552 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Salle University are 13.7% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,550 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($29,025 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at La Salle University (3.44)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or La Salle 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 La Salle University and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than La Salle University (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $24,400 more per year than La Salle University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $58,300)
- La Salle University and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- La Salle University 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 La Salle University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/