Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Worcester Polytechnic Institute and similar schools. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 Comparison between Worcester Polytechnic Institute and similar schools are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | Amherst, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Mount Ida College | Newton, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Pine Manor College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | - |
| Springfield College | Springfield, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Worcester Polytechnic Institute and similar schools is $35,720 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College | $67,280 | 7.26% | 91% | 7:1 | 1,898 |
| Harvard University | $59,076 | 3.24% | 97% | 7:1 | 30,631 |
| Mount Ida College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Pine Manor College | $31,660 | - | 20% | 5:1 | 93 |
| Springfield College | $43,707 | 75.63% | 73% | 11:1 | 2,921 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $59,070 | 57.48% | 88% | 13:1 | 7,308 |
| Average | $35,720 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 1,555 |