- Both Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and Bentley University are private.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- WPI has more expensive tuition of $59,070 than Bentley University ($58,150).
- Bentley University has tighter acceptance rate of 44.15% than WPI (48.49%).
- WPI is larger with 7,308 students than Bentley University (5,165 students).
Worcester Polytechnic Institute View More Rivals | Bentley University View More Rivals | |
| #80 in National Universities #18 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #13 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Worcester, MA | Location | Waltham, MA |
WPI| Known as | Bentley | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $59,070 | Undergraduate | $58,150 |
| $29,040 | Graduate | $44,720 |
| $27,715 | Financial Aid | $30,657 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $150 graduate |
| 48.49% | Acceptance Rate | 44.15% |
| 22.44% | Yield | 26.00% |
| Test Scores | 1,340 SAT, 30 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,308 | Total Students | 5,165 |
| 5,246 | Undergraduate | 4,131 |
| 2,062 | Graduate | 1,034 |
| 806 | Online Enrollment | 151 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 88% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 91% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $84,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $95,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,369) $9,482 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,350) $11,320 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,206 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 408 Full-time 73 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 283 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| 1,184 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 840 Full-time 195 Part-time |
| $116,251 for Faculties $76,659 Part-time | Average Salary | $136,013 for Faculties $89,559 Part-time |