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RPI Clark University Holy Cross Lehman RIT Stevens Northeastern Monroe College-Main Campus Worcester State University UMass College of Mount Saint Vincent Purdue| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Mercy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Mercy | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
WPI | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
WPI | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
WPI | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 9% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Mercy | ||
| 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
- Mercy College is larger than than WPI based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 7,308 students)
WPI vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Mercy?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 172.9% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.9% higher at WPI than Mercy College ($56,000.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than WPI ($15,879 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 16.5% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,200 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 83% larger than aid received Mercy College ($27,059 vs. $14,789)
WPI vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Mercy? 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 Mercy and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Mercy College (76% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $40,500 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/