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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 | Susquehanna University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $54,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $54,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $28,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $40,914 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
WPI | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 6,375 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 4,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| 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 | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
WPI | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 38% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,231 students)
WPI vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Susquahanna?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 2.9% more expensive to attend than Susquahanna for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at WPI than Susquehanna University ($56,000.00 vs. $54,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Susquehanna University than WPI ($28,605 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 10.6% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,960 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Susquehanna University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 51.2% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($40,914 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (76.7%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and WPI.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $25,700 more per year than Susquahanna graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $57,000)
- Susquehanna University and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Susquehanna 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 Susquahanna students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/