- Both Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and Suffolk University are private.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- WPI has more expensive tuition of $59,070 than Suffolk University ($45,380).
- WPI has tighter acceptance rate of 48.49% than Suffolk University (83.55%).
- WPI is larger with 7,308 students than Suffolk University (6,734 students).
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| #80 in National Universities #18 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #196 in National Universities #41 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Worcester, MA | Location | Boston, MA |
WPI| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $59,070 | Undergraduate | $45,380 |
| $29,040 | Graduate | $36,336 |
| $27,715 | Financial Aid | $25,800 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 48.49% | Acceptance Rate | 83.55% |
| 22.44% | Yield | 15.68% |
| Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 27 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,308 | Total Students | 6,734 |
| 5,246 | Undergraduate | 4,381 |
| 2,062 | Graduate | 2,353 |
| 806 | Online Enrollment | 215 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 88% | Graduation Rate | 60% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 25% | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $84,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,900 |
| 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: 1,496) $15,450 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 | 13 to 1 |
| 408 Full-time 73 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 353 Full-time 266 Part-time |
| 1,184 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 948 Full-time 337 Part-time |
| $116,251 for Faculties $76,659 Part-time | Average Salary | $107,148 for Faculties $77,477 Part-time |