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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Architectural College | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master |
| Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | Boston, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Wheelock College | Boston, MA | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | Needham, MA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Worcester Polytechnic Institute and similar schools is $36,350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Architectural College | $26,800 | - | 22% | 5:1 | 747 |
| Mount Holyoke College | $64,142 | 39.76% | 82% | 9:1 | 2,392 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology | $41,010 | 92.31% | 68% | 17:1 | 3,920 |
| Wheelock College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $59,070 | 57.48% | 88% | 13:1 | 7,308 |
| Franklin W Olin College of Engineering | $64,458 | 19.14% | 93% | 8:1 | 386 |
| Average | $36,350 | - | 0.00% | 12.00:1 | 890 |