Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Buffalo State College Purdue BU UConn| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | SUNY Morrisville | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
WPI | Morrisville | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Morrisville, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,803 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #804 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | morrisville.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
WPI | Morrisville | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $7,070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $15,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $16,070 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $11,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
WPI | Morrisville | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 3,648 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 3,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 2.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1060 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Morrisville | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
WPI | Morrisville | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
WPI | Morrisville | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
WPI | Morrisville | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 45% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 6% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Morrisville | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Morrisville based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,803 students)
WPI vs. Morrisville Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Morrisville?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 692.1% more expensive to attend than Morrisville for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.8% higher at WPI than SUNY Morrisville ($56,000.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Morrisville than WPI ($16,070 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Morrisville are 6.1% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($15,600 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than SUNY Morrisville (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 144.4% larger than aid received SUNY Morrisville ($27,059 vs. $11,070)
WPI vs. Morrisville Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Morrisville? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morrisville or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 1.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Morrisville (2.7)
- Morrisville has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Morrisville Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Morrisville? 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 Morrisville and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than SUNY Morrisville (76% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $47,100 more per year than Morrisville graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $35,600)
- SUNY Morrisville students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Morrisville graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morrisville students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/