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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 | Southern Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | SNU | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
WPI | SNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $193 |
Diversity |
WPI | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
WPI | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 30% | ||
Campus |
WPI | SNU | ||
| 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 SNU based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,507 students)
WPI vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or SNU?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 107.4% more expensive to attend than SNU for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.4% higher at WPI than Southern Nazarene University ($56,000.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Nazarene University than WPI ($22,098 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 109.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($7,900 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 35.6% larger than aid received Southern Nazarene University ($27,059 vs. $19,948)
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at SNU (3.3)
WPI vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or SNU? 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 SNU and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Southern Nazarene University (76% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $29,900 more per year than SNU graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $52,800)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- SNU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SNU students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/