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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 | Medaille College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Medaille College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,727 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #879 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | medaille.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Medaille College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $14,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $14,992 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $25,196 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
WPI | Medaille College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 1,689 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 1,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Medaille College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Medaille College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
WPI | Medaille College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
WPI | Medaille College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 21% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Medaille College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Medaille College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,727 students)
WPI vs. Medaille College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Medaille College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 69.7% more expensive to attend than Medaille College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at WPI than Medaille College ($56,000.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Medaille College than WPI ($14,992 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Medaille College are 18.2% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,000 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Medaille College (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 7.4% larger than aid received Medaille College ($27,059 vs. $25,196)
WPI vs. Medaille College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Medaille College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medaille College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Medaille College (3.14)
- Medaille College has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Medaille College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Medaille 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 Medaille College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Medaille College (76% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $40,000 more per year than Medaille College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $42,700)
- Medaille College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Medaille 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 Medaille College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/