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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 | Penn State Mont Alto | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Mont Alto, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 670 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $19,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $9,124 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 79% |
Admission |
WPI | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 619 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 Mont Alto | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 52% | ||
| 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 Mont Alto | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
WPI | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 24% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Penn State Mont Alto based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 670 students)
WPI vs. Penn State Mont Alto Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Penn State Mont Alto?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 305.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State Mont Alto for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.6% higher at WPI than Penn State Mont Alto ($56,000.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Mont Alto than WPI ($19,838 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Mont Alto are 35% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,254 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Penn State Mont Alto (96% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 196.6% larger than aid received Penn State Mont Alto ($27,059 vs. $9,124)
WPI vs. Penn State Mont Alto Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Penn State Mont Alto? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Mont Alto or WPI .
- Penn State Mont Alto has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Penn State Mont Alto Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Penn State Mont Alto? 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 Mont Alto and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Penn State Mont Alto (76% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $27,400 more per year than Penn State Mont Alto graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Mont Alto students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Mont Alto 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 Mont Alto 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/