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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University Ithaca College UMass Purdue BU UConn| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Utica College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Utica College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
WPI | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1084/1250 | |||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
WPI | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
WPI | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 13% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Utica College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Utica College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,861 students)
WPI vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Utica College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 141.3% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.3% higher at WPI than Utica College ($56,000.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than WPI ($22,372 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 30.6% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,667 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utica College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 94.1% larger than aid received Utica College ($27,059 vs. $13,939)
WPI vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- Utica College has a higher acceptance rate (80.9%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Utica College? 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 Utica College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Utica College (76% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $36,400 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/