- Both Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and College of the Holy Cross (Holy Cross) are private.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Holy Cross has more expensive tuition of $60,850 than WPI ($59,070).
- Holy Cross has tighter acceptance rate of 39.60% than WPI (48.49%).
- WPI is larger with 7,308 students than Holy Cross (3,083 students).
Worcester Polytechnic Institute View More Rivals | College of the Holy Cross View More Rivals | |
| #80 in National Universities #18 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #19 in Liberal Arts Colleges #11 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Worcester, MA | Location | Worcester, MA |
WPI| Known as | Holy Cross | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $59,070 | Undergraduate | $60,850 |
| $29,040 | Graduate | |
| $27,715 | Financial Aid | $39,014 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 | Application Fee | $60 |
| 48.49% | Acceptance Rate | 39.60% |
| 22.44% | Yield | 31.24% |
| Test Scores | 1,350 SAT, 30 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,308 | Total Students | 3,083 |
| 5,246 | Undergraduate | 3,083 |
| 2,062 | Graduate | 0 |
| 806 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 88% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 2% | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $84,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $88,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| 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: 2,642) $9,100 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,206 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,520 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 | 294 Full-time 35 Part-time |
| 1,184 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 974 Full-time 109 Part-time |
| $116,251 for Faculties $76,659 Part-time | Average Salary | $103,088 for Faculties $65,988 Part-time |