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RPI Queens Clark University Holy Cross Campbell University RIT Stevens Northeastern UNC Charlotte GWU Worcester State University UMass| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Wingate University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
WPI | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | |||
| 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 | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
WPI | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
WPI | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 43% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Wingate University | ||
| 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 Wingate University based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 3,396 students)
WPI vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Wingate University?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Wingate University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $40,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at WPI than Wingate University ($56,000.00 vs. $40,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than WPI ($18,823 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 58.4% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($10,444 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than Worcester Polytechnic Institute (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 34% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($36,262 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI or Wingate 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 Wingate University and WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Wingate University (76% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $29,800 more per year than Wingate University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $52,900)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wingate University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/