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Overview |
WPI | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #330 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | |||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
WPI | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 86% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Salve Regina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,872 students)
WPI vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Salve Regina University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 23.8% more expensive to attend than Salve Regina University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at WPI than Salve Regina University ($56,000.00 vs. $45,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salve Regina University than WPI ($37,997 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salve Regina University are 0.3% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($16,500 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 1% larger than aid received Salve Regina University ($27,059 vs. $26,787)
WPI vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Salve Regina University has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Salve Regina University? 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 Salve Regina University and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Salve Regina University (76% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $28,400 more per year than Salve Regina University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $54,300)
- Salve Regina University and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Salve Regina University and WPI graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salve Regina University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/