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Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester, MA
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Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA
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Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$59,070Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$63,141
expensive$29,040Graduate Tuitioncheaper$28,100
Less$27,715Average Financial Aid AmountMore$33,757
Admission
-Test Scores1,500 SAT
34 ACT
Easier57.48%Acceptance RateTighter6.80%
Lower20.31%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable40.69%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Enrollment
Smaller7,308Total EnrollmentLarger30,013
Smaller5,246Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger16,302
Smaller2,062Graduate Student PopulationLarger13,711
Smaller806Online Student PopulationLarger1,058
Completion & Outcomes
Lower88%Graduate RateHigher91%
-Transfer-out Rate3%
Lower91%Retention RateHigher97%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,369)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,278)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,206)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,180)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty13 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty16 to 1
481Number of faculties1,885
Lower$120,110Average Faculty SalaryHigher$130,726
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.