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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 | Peirce College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Peirce College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 856 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | peirce.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Peirce College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $14,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $14,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $6,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $9,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $8,639 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Peirce College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Peirce College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Peirce College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $36,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $373 |
Diversity |
WPI | Peirce College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 69% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
WPI | Peirce College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 0% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Peirce College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Peirce College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 856 students)
WPI vs. Peirce College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Peirce College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 288.9% more expensive to attend than Peirce College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 288.9% higher at WPI than Peirce College ($56,000.00 vs. $14,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peirce College than WPI ($9,621 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peirce College are 159.5% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($6,376 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Peirce College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 213.2% larger than aid received Peirce College ($27,059 vs. $8,639)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Peirce College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peirce College or WPI .
WPI vs. Peirce College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Peirce 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 Peirce College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Peirce College (76% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $30,900 more per year than Peirce College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $51,800)
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute students graduate with a $9,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Peirce College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $36,125)
- WPI graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Peirce College graduates. ($279 vs. $373)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peirce College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/