- Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a private school while University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (UMass Dartmouth) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- WPI has more expensive tuition of $59,070 than UMass Dartmouth ($31,750).
- WPI has tighter acceptance rate of 48.49% than UMass Dartmouth (84.27%).
- UMass Dartmouth is larger with 7,457 students than WPI (7,308 students).
Worcester Polytechnic Institute View More Rivals | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth View More Rivals | |
| #80 in National Universities #18 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #270 in National Universities #50 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Worcester, MA | Location | North Dartmouth, MA |
WPI| Known as | UMass Dartmouth | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 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 (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $59,070 | Undergraduate | $15,208 Massachusetts residents $31,750 out-of-state |
| $29,040 | Graduate | $17,065 Massachusetts residents $30,253 out-of-state |
| $27,715 | Financial Aid | $10,092 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 48.49% | Acceptance Rate | 84.27% |
| 22.44% | Yield | 19.87% |
| Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,308 | Total Students | 7,457 |
| 5,246 | Undergraduate | 5,517 |
| 2,062 | Graduate | 1,940 |
| 806 | Online Enrollment | 1,375 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 88% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 29% | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $84,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and 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: 3,190) $10,543 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 | 15 to 1 |
| 408 Full-time 73 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 397 Full-time 147 Part-time |
| 1,184 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,024 Full-time 182 Part-time |
| $116,251 for Faculties $76,659 Part-time | Average Salary | $103,139 for Faculties $75,779 Part-time |