- Both Suffolk University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) 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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| #196 in National Universities #41 in Massachusetts | Rankings | #80 in National Universities #18 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Boston, MA | Location | Worcester, MA |
| Known as | WPI | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $45,380 | Undergraduate | $59,070 |
| $36,336 | Graduate | $29,040 |
| $25,800 | Financial Aid | $27,715 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $70 |
| 83.55% | Acceptance Rate | 48.49% |
| 15.68% | Yield | 22.44% |
| 1,190 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 6,734 | Total Students | 7,308 |
| 4,381 | Undergraduate | 5,246 |
| 2,353 | Graduate | 2,062 |
| 215 | Online Enrollment | 806 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 76% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $59,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $84,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,496) $15,450 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,369) $9,482 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,206 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 353 Full-time 266 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 408 Full-time 73 Part-time |
| 948 Full-time 337 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,184 Full-time 99 Part-time |
| $107,148 for Faculties $77,477 Part-time | Average Salary | $116,251 for Faculties $76,659 Part-time |