- Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is a private school while University of Massachusetts-Lowell is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Massachusetts.
- WPI has more expensive tuition of $59,070 than University of Massachusetts-Lowell ($35,396).
- WPI has tighter acceptance rate of 48.49% than University of Massachusetts-Lowell (68.83%).
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell is larger with 17,153 students than WPI (7,308 students).
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| #80 in National Universities #18 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #105 in National Universities #19 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Worcester, MA | Location | Lowell, MA |
WPI| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate 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 | $16,570 Massachusetts residents $35,396 out-of-state |
| $29,040 | Graduate | $16,050 Massachusetts residents $28,426 out-of-state |
| $27,715 | Financial Aid | $10,220 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 48.49% | Acceptance Rate | 68.83% |
| 22.44% | Yield | 26.49% |
| Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,308 | Total Students | 17,153 |
| 5,246 | Undergraduate | 12,389 |
| 2,062 | Graduate | 4,764 |
| 806 | Online Enrollment | 4,902 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 88% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 91% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $84,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,200 |
| 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: 4,570) $8,710 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 | 17 to 1 |
| 408 Full-time 73 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 630 Full-time 372 Part-time |
| 1,184 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,572 Full-time 404 Part-time |
| $116,251 for Faculties $76,659 Part-time | Average Salary | $110,568 for Faculties $83,003 Part-time |