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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 | University of Valley Forge | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 583 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $25,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $15,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 370 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.33 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
WPI | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
WPI | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 58% | ||
Campus |
WPI | University of Valley Forge | ||
| 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 University of Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 583 students)
WPI vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or University of Valley Forge?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 150% more expensive to attend than University of Valley Forge for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150% higher at WPI than University of Valley Forge ($56,000.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Valley Forge than WPI ($25,825 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Valley Forge are 49.7% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($11,050 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Valley Forge than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 72.2% larger than aid received University of Valley Forge ($27,059 vs. $15,715)
WPI vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at University of Valley Forge (3.33)
- University of Valley Forge has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or University of Valley Forge? 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 University of Valley Forge and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than University of Valley Forge (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $49,000 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $33,700)
- University of Valley Forge and WPI graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Valley Forge 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 University of Valley Forge students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/