- Both Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and Brandeis University are private.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Brandeis University has more expensive tuition of $64,946 than WPI ($59,070).
- Brandeis University has tighter acceptance rate of 34.22% than WPI (48.49%).
- WPI is larger with 7,308 students than Brandeis University (5,581 students).
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| #80 in National Universities #18 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #55 in National Universities #10 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Worcester, MA | Location | Waltham, MA |
WPI| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $59,070 | Undergraduate | $64,946 |
| $29,040 | Graduate | $61,578 |
| $27,715 | Financial Aid | $37,319 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 48.49% | Acceptance Rate | 34.22% |
| 22.44% | Yield | 21.39% |
| Test Scores | 1,470 SAT, 33 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,308 | Total Students | 5,581 |
| 5,246 | Undergraduate | 3,687 |
| 2,062 | Graduate | 1,894 |
| 806 | Online Enrollment | 265 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 88% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 6% | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $84,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $69,000 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,369) $9,482 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,950) $9,746 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,206 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,550 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 408 Full-time 73 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 387 Full-time 160 Part-time |
| 1,184 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,573 Full-time 412 Part-time |
| $116,251 for Faculties $76,659 Part-time | Average Salary | $124,293 for Faculties $84,136 Part-time |