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Overview |
WPI | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
WPI | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 50% |
Admission |
WPI | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $191 |
Diversity |
WPI | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
WPI | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 2% | ||
Campus |
WPI | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,775 students)
WPI vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or LGCNHS?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 84.2% more expensive to attend than LGCNHS for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.2% higher at WPI than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($56,000.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences than WPI ($33,047 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 50.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,000 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (96% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 341.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($27,059 vs. $6,133)
WPI vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or WPI .
- WPI has a higher acceptance rate (57.5%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
WPI vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and WPI.
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $31,400 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($18,500 vs. $27,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($191 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/