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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU Staten Island UConn| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Wagner College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Wagner College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,949 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | wagner.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Wagner College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $49,460 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $49,460 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $15,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $29,710 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $34,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Wagner College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Wagner College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Wagner College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $64,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,379 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $272 |
Diversity |
WPI | Wagner College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
WPI | Wagner College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 38% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Wagner 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 Wagner College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,949 students)
WPI vs. Wagner College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Wagner College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Wagner College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $49,460.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at WPI than Wagner College ($56,000.00 vs. $49,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wagner College than WPI ($29,710 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wagner College are 8.3% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($15,280 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wagner College than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wagner College students is 27.4% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($34,485 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Wagner College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Wagner College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wagner College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Wagner College (3.5)
- Wagner College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Wagner College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Wagner 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 Wagner College and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Wagner College (76% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $18,600 more per year than Wagner College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $64,100)
- Wagner College students graduate with a $621 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,379 vs. $27,000)
- Wagner College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wagner College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/