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RPI Penn State Abington Clark University WCU Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern John Jay Worcester State University UMass Purdue| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Penn State Brandywine | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Media, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #729 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $13,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $21,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $9,638 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 70% |
Admission |
WPI | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 2,440 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 2,347 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1285 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
WPI | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
WPI | Penn State Brandywine | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 24% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Penn State Brandywine | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Penn State Brandywine based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,196 students)
WPI vs. Penn State Brandywine Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Penn State Brandywine?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 282.9% more expensive to attend than Penn State Brandywine for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.3% higher at WPI than Penn State Brandywine ($56,000.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Brandywine than WPI ($21,600 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Brandywine are 18.8% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($13,930 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Penn State Brandywine (96% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 180.8% larger than aid received Penn State Brandywine ($27,059 vs. $9,638)
WPI vs. Penn State Brandywine Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Penn State Brandywine? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Brandywine or WPI .
- Penn State Brandywine has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Penn State Brandywine Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Penn State Brandywine? 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 Penn State Brandywine and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Penn State Brandywine (76% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $27,400 more per year than Penn State Brandywine graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Brandywine students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Brandywine graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Brandywine students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/