The Catholic University of America vs. WPI
The following statements compare The Catholic University of America and Worcester Polytechnic Institute with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- WPI's tuition ($59,070) is more expensive than The Catholic University of America ($55,834).
- WPI's acceptance rate (57.48%) is lower than The Catholic University of America (85.59%).
- WPI has higher yield (20.31%) than The Catholic University of America (15.41%).
- The Catholic University of America's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than WPI (13 to 1).
- WPI (7,308 students) is larger than The Catholic University of America (4,968 students) with more enrolled students.
- The Catholic University of America ($31,865) has higher amount of financial aid than WPI ($27,715).
- WPI's graduation rate (88%) is higher than The Catholic University of America (76%).
The Catholic University of America
Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #181 National Universities, #4 in District of Columbia more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$55,834
Financial Aid
$31,865
Test Scores
Admission
85.59% Acceptance Rate
15.41% Yield
Enrollment
3,011 Undergraduate
1,957 Graduate
392 Online Students
Graduation Rate
76% Graduation Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
351 Faculties (full-time)
1,361 Staffs (full-time)
$86,279 Faculty Salary
$69,029 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,590 annual charge
-1,976 capacity
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Private, 4 years • Worcester, MA #80 National Universities, #18 in Massachusetts more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$59,070
Financial Aid
$27,715
Test Scores
Admission
57.48% Acceptance Rate
20.31% Yield
Enrollment
5,246 Undergraduate
2,062 Graduate
806 Online Students
Graduation Rate
88% Graduation Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
408 Faculties (full-time)
1,184 Staffs (full-time)
$116,251 Faculty Salary
$76,659 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,482 annual charge
-2,369 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,206 annual charge
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