- Both Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and Tufts University are private.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- Tufts University has more expensive tuition of $67,844 than WPI ($59,070).
- Tufts University has tighter acceptance rate of 14.91% than WPI (48.49%).
- Tufts University is larger with 13,431 students than WPI (7,308 students).
Worcester Polytechnic Institute View More Rivals | Tufts University View More Rivals | |
| #80 in National Universities #18 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #20 in National Universities #6 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Worcester, MA | Location | Medford, MA |
WPI| Known as | | |
| 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) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $59,070 | Undergraduate | $67,844 |
| $29,040 | Graduate | $49,476 |
| $27,715 | Financial Aid | $49,857 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 48.49% | Acceptance Rate | 14.91% |
| 22.44% | Yield | 44.80% |
| Test Scores | 1,510 SAT, 34 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,308 | Total Students | 13,431 |
| 5,246 | Undergraduate | 6,815 |
| 2,062 | Graduate | 6,616 |
| 806 | Online Enrollment | 697 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 88% | Graduation Rate | 93% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 4% | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 96% |
| $84,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $103,300 |
| 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: 4,216) $9,142 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,206 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $7,636 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 | 917 Full-time 509 Part-time |
| 1,184 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,099 Full-time 795 Part-time |
| $116,251 for Faculties $76,659 Part-time | Average Salary | $117,093 for Faculties $79,554 Part-time |