| WPI vs. USD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#125 in National Universities #19 in Massachusetts Colleges | Rankings* | #71 in National Universities #22 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$59,070 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$56,444 |
| cheaper$29,040 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$29,328 |
| Less$27,715 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$34,473 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier57.48% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter52.61% |
| Favorable20.31% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.36% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,308 | Total Enrollment | Larger8,815 |
| Smaller5,246 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,669 |
| Smaller2,062 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,146 |
| Smaller806 | Online Student Population | Larger970 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher88% | Graduate Rate | Lower82% |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,369) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,484) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,206) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| 13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 481 | Number of faculties | 997 |
| Higher$120,110 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$116,263 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.