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Overview |
WPI | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
WPI | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
WPI | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 10% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
WPI | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 73% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 1,909 students)
WPI vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Willamette University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 24.4% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at WPI than Willamette University ($56,000.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than WPI ($32,957 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 15.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,340 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($27,700 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or WPI .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at WPI (3.9)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and WPI.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (77% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $28,400 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $54,300)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University 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/