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Hampshire College vs. Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Total PopulationUndergraduateGraduateOnline Classes

Total Student Population Comparison

The total student population of selected colleges is 8,428 with 2,991 female students and 5,437 male students. This enrollment statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025. The following table compares the student population for both undergraduate and graduate schools between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Worcester Polytechnic Institute has the most enrolled students of 7,584, while Hampshire College has the least number of students of 844 for both in graduate and undergraduate programs.
Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Hampshire College
844317 527
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
7,5845,120 2,464
Total8,428 5,4372,991

Undergraduate Student Population

The total undergraduate population of selected colleges is 6,402 with 2,346 female students and 4,056 male students. The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate enrollment between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Worcester Polytechnic Institute has the most enrolled undergraduate students of 5,558, while Hampshire College has the least number of undergraduate students of 844.
Undergraduate Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Hampshire College
844317 527
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
5,5583,739 1,819
Total6,4024,0562,346

Graduate Student Population

The total graduate population of selected colleges is 2,026 with 645 female students and 1,381 male students. The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate enrollment between selected colleges.
Among the selected colleges, Worcester Polytechnic Institute has the most enrolled graduate students of 2,026, while Worcester Polytechnic Institute has the least number of graduate students of 2,026.
Graduate Student Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameTotalMenWomen
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
2,0261,381 645
Total2,0261,381645

Distance Learning (Online Class) Enrollment

The following table compares 2023-2024 distance learning enrollment for both undergraduate and graduate programs between selected colleges. In undergraduate programs, out of total 5,558 students, 5 students (0.09%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 289 students (5.20%) have learned from at least one online course. For graduate schools, out of total 2,026 students, 661 students (32.63%) have taken courses only through distance learning and 481 students (23.74%) have learned from at least one online course.
Online Course (Distance Learning) Population Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameUndergraduateGraduate
TotalOnline ExclusivelySome Online ClassesTotalOnline ExclusivelySome Online Classes
Hampshire College
Hampshire College does not offer online courses.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
5,558 5
(0.09%)
289
(5.20%)
2,026 661
(32.63%)
481
(23.74%)
Average5,558 5
(0.09%)
289
(5.20%)
2,026 661
(32.63%)
481
(23.74%)