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Overview |
WPI | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #439 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
WPI | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | |||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
WPI | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
WPI | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 10% | ||
Campus |
WPI | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,470 students)
WPI vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 12.3% more expensive to attend than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $49,886.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.3% higher at WPI than Saint Edward's University ($56,000.00 vs. $49,886.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than WPI ($27,193 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 19.2% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($13,876 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Edward's University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 43.3% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($38,787 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's (3.53)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Saint Edward's University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $27,600 more per year than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $55,100)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $1,729 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,271 vs. $27,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/