Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private research university in Worcester, Massachusetts. Stevens Institute of Technology is a private research university in Hoboken, New Jersey.
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Stevens Institute of Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.2 Out of 10 | 4.6 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 82 US News 2024 # 851 QS World University 2024 # 801 QS World University 2023 | # 76 US News 2024 # 401 Times Higher Education 2024 # 621 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 92 for Engineering by US News 2024 | # 85 for Engineering by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -21 PG Programs -32 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -32 PG Programs -49 |
| Acceptance Rate | 48.4 % | 39.1 % |
| Exam Score | Duolingo-115 IELTS-7 TOEFL-84 | Duolingo-100 IELTS-6 PTE-53 SAT-1340 TOEFL-74 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 54640 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 28980 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 42796 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 59170 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 39556 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 18650 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Worcester Polytechnic Institute has a high placement rate of 92.7%. The students lead successful careers with an average starting salary of 73,000 USD (58,00,000 INR) per year. The graduates are employed within a year of their graduation. | Top recruiters: Cox & Company, Amerlux and Beumer Corporation, BMW, Pepsico, Kulite Semiconductor Products, KPMG, Vonage, Vanguard and MITRE Corporation, Ericsson; Degree Average Salary Masters in Management $135,000 Masters in Science $115,000 Master (Other) $100,000 Bachelor of Science $85,000 |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts Submit English language requirements Check program specific requirements | Academic transcripts, SAT/ ACT scores & other standardized scores, Interview (Optional), Essay/ SOP, 2 LORs, Resume, English language proficiency |
| Campuses and B-Schools | Foisie Business School | NA |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.5/10 Read 2 reviews | 7.2/10 Read 1 reviews |
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| General Facts | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Stevens Institute of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1865 | 1870 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
| Male:Female | 64% Male, 36% Female | 71% Male, 29% Female |
| Location Facts | Set in an urban context in New England's second largest city, WPI's main campus is entirely privately owned, ungated, and uninterrupted by public roads. The campus sits on Boynton Hill, apart from the adjacent neighborhood, which includes restaurants and stores on Highland Street. | Located in Hoboken, New Jersey which is in close proximity to New York City; Castle Point lies across the river from Manhattan offering the most breathtaking view of New York City’s iconic skyline. |
| Library | With more than a quarter million print volumes, more than one million ebooks, access via approximately 250 databases to over 159,000 journals and other serials and millions of full-text articles, they support WPI's intensive use of information for project work and multidisciplinary collaboration. | 49,000 print books; over 230,000 ebooks; 40,000 e-journals; University's Special Collections contains the largest abstract of items relating to Frederick Winslow Taylor, Leonardo da Vinci, Alexander Calder, etc. |
| Campus Life | The main campus of Worcester Polytechnic Institute is located in an urban setting, well connected by public roads, and spread across an area of 951 acres.
| Over 100 student clubs and organizations; 25 NCAA Division III varsity sports; Sports facilities include Walker Gymnasium, Dobbelaar Baseball Field, Schaefer Athletic Center, Stevens Tennis Court, DeBaun Aquatic Center, etc.; Student Wellness Center, Stevens Career Center (offering students with career outcomes), DeBaun Performing Arts Center (PAC) offers Stevens Choir, Stevens Concert Band, Stevens Jazz Band, Stevens Orchestra, etc. |
| Hostel | #Double Room - $11350 #Single Room - $11834 #Studio - $12300 | #Housing and Meals - $18650 |
| Famous Alumni | Worcester Polytechnic Institute has a community of more than 50,000 alumni members operating and working all around the world. Some of the notable alumni members are Jeremy Hitchcock (Co-founder and former CEO of Dyn), Chartsiri Sophonpanich (Thai banker), Naveen Selvadurai (American internet entrepreneur and co-founder of social networking site Foursquare.com), Jonathan Bird (American cinematographer, photographer, and television host), and Anthony Zinno (Professional poker player). | 50,000 alumni; Lawrence Babbio Jr. (Businessperson); Frederick Reines (American physicist), Alexander Calder (American sculptor), Frederick Winslow Taylor (American mechanical engineer), Greg Gianforte (US Representative), Richard Reeves (American writer), Igor Bensen (American-Russian engineer), Henry Gantt (American mechanical engineer), Peter Cooper Hewitt (American electrical engineer), Igor Ansoff (American-Russian mathematician), Thomas J. Walsh (Former American senator). |
| City Life | Worcester offers all the benefits of a big city, but with the friendly feel of a small town. This beautiful cathedral city is a wonderful place to live and work. From vibrant city streets to peaceful riverside walks, and from historic charms to top-flight sporting entertainment. | Hoboken- City in Hudson County, New Jersey; Nicknamed the Mile Square City; Lower Manhattan is a 10-minute train ride away; Dining choices- in-and-out pizzerias, restaurants, pubs, Italian delis, annual Hoboken MutzFest; Famous places Monroe Center for the Arts, Mile Square Theatre, Church Square Park, Columbus Park, Elysian Park, Stevens Park, Pilsener Haus & Biergarten, Hoboken Waterfront Walkway, Barsky Gallery; Unemployment rate: 1.6% (Dec 2019). |
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