| WPI vs. UC Santa Cruz |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#125 in National Universities #19 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #68 in National Universities #21 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$59,070 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,560 California Residents $45,337 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$29,040 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,855 California Residents $29,957 Out-of-State |
| More$27,715 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$20,896 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier57.48% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter46.92% |
| Favorable20.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower12.48% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,308 | Total Enrollment | Larger19,478 |
| Smaller5,246 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger17,502 |
| Larger2,062 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,976 |
| Larger806 | Online Student Population | Smaller98 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher88% | Graduate Rate | Lower76% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 5% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,369) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,440) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,206) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty23 to 1 |
| 481 | Number of faculties | 918 |
| Lower$120,110 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$146,915 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.