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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 | Moravian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Moravian College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,533 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #261 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $48,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $48,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $31,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $31,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 3,284 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 2,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1253 | |||
| 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 | Moravian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
WPI | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 37% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Moravian 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 Moravian College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,533 students)
WPI vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Moravian College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Moravian College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $48,569.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at WPI than Moravian University ($56,000.00 vs. $48,569.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Moravian University than WPI ($31,168 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Moravian University are 11% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,904 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 16.5% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($31,527 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Moravian College (3.55)
- Moravian College has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Moravian 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 Moravian College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is the same as at Moravian University (76% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $31,900 more per year than Moravian College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $50,800)
- Moravian University and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Moravian 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 Moravian College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/