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The university 2014-2015 dataset is comprised of over 2400 US Universities & Colleges and comes from multiple sources using the most favorable reported metrics for a university.

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Ranking Fields

Rank - Overall rank based on the average of the ranking fields (Scores, Difficulty, Smartest, Brainpower, Faculty and Research).

Scores - SAT & ACT scores. The university's test scores are corrected for dropout rate when score level is Good, Excellent or Elite. This will slightly boost scores for highly competitive schools.

Difficulty - Academic rigor is estimated based on how difficult it is to get an "A" at the university. An estimated GPA at the university is calculated for the average US Student. University grade inflation, average GPA, and STEM density are factors.

Smartest - University that can field the highest scoring students based on the average US University size. Higher Smartest Rank = "Smartest for the Average University"

Brainpower - The average "smartest" rank using 5 reference populations (CalTech, MIT, Stanford, GaTech and Berkeley). Higher Brainpower Rank = "Higher Density of Smart Students". The university ranked higher can mathematically field 'X' number of smarter students than universities ranked below them.

Faculty - Ranking based on number of % of faculty with awards and academy membership.

Research - Ranking is achieved by iteratively ranking the average of 3 research metrics (r-pop, r-stem, r-other ). The lowest ranked college is then removed and the new set is re-ranked. The result is the schools with potentially the strongest research environments per student bubble up to the top regardless of size or research budget.

  • r-pop - Average research spending for student population
  • r-stem - STEM research spending
  • r-other - Other/Medical/Health research spending

Salary ROI - "Salary Return on Investment" is not used in the overall ranking but is provided for additional information. Using the undergraduate average starting and mid-career salaries, the rank is based on a 20yr salary accumulation (with raises) minus the cost of a 4 year education at the university. Salaries are normalized across the country using the average COLA for the university's geo-economic region (7 regions total). The COLA effect is diminished by the level of the university. Elite, Excellent and Good universities have a greater distribution of graduates across the country and a diminishing COLA effect. The resultant value would be the graduate's spending potential over the 20yr period.

Overall ROI - "Overall Return on Investment" is not used in the overall ranking but is provided for additional information. The average of Overall Rank and Salary ROI. This would be the "Best academic bang for the buck". Colleges that produce the best education, at the best price, with the best return will be ranked higher.

Color Key - ranks are colorized as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 50 100

The 2016 University Academic Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology

2016 University Academic Rankings
Wentworth Institute of Technology (WIT) is an independent, co-educational, technical design and engineering college located in Boston, Massachusetts. Wentworth was founded in 1904 and offers career-focused education through its 19 bachelor's degree programs in areas such as applied mathematics, architecture, computer science, industrial design, interior design, engineering, engineering technology, and management, as well as master's degrees in architecture, civil engineering, construction management, facility management, and technology management.

History

In 1903, Boston businessman Arioch Wentworth left the bulk of his estate, estimated at $7 million, for the purpose of founding an industrial school within the city. Accordingly, a board of seven directors incorporated Wentworth Institute on April 5, 1904, as a school "to furnish education in the mechanical arts." The directors spent several years investigating the educational needs of the community and increased the endowment - only $3.5 million at the time and reached a settlement with Wentworth's daughter, who had contested his will. The campus was established in Boston's Back Bay Fens, and Arthur L. Williston was hired as the first principal of the college.

On September 25, 1911, Wentworth opened its doors as a technical school to 242 students. The school quickly gained enrollment and by 1919, it had 1,800 students in day and evening programs and 45 teachers. In 1953, Wentworth named its first president, H. Russell Beatty. Wentworth became a degree-granting institution in 1957 and began awarding its first baccalaureate-level degrees in 1970. Wentworth changed from a commuter college to a residential campus in the 1960s with the addition of several residence halls.

In 1972, the Institute admitted its first female students. By 2005, women represented 21% of the academic population. In 1975, cooperative education programs were introduced at Wentworth. In 1973, Wentworth instructors unionized to join the American Federation of Teachers and on October 28, 1977, the teachers of Wentworth went on strike. Before 1977, the college's lower and upper divisions operated as two separate schools; in that year these two schools merged and the Wentworth Institute of Technology was created. With admissions numbers growing, Wentworth expanded by acquiring the Ira Allen School building from the city of Boston in 1980 and the former Boston Trade High School in 1983.

Major renovations to the third floor of Annex Hall were enacted in 1989 at a cost of $1 million to add architectural studios and facilities. After renovation, Wentworth gained accreditation from the National Architectural Accrediting Board in 1991. In 1993, Wentworth introduced a pair of five-year engineering programs to the curriculum: electromechanical engineering and environmental science. In 2002, these programs received initial accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission.

On June 8, 2005, Zorica Pantic was announced as Wentworth's fourth president. She assumed office on August 1, 2005, as the first female engineer to head an institute of technology. Her inaugural ceremony was held on April 5, 2006.

In November 2009, Wentworth became a master's degree-granting institution, with the creation and accreditation of its Master of Architecture (MArch) program.

Academics

Wentworth has seven academic departments: the Department of Applied Mathematics and Sciences, the Department of Architecture, the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, the Department of Computer Science and Systems; the Department of Industrial Design (Product Design) and Department of Interior Design; the Department of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering; and the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management. Wentworth offers bachelor ... [more on wikipedia]

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Wentworth Institute of Technology Details

Wentworth Institute of Technology Details
detail value
stateMassachusetts
conferenceCommonwealth Coast Conference
publicPrivate
scores1625/1083/24
levelAverage
rank[348
overall ROI rank[352
sizesmall
undergrads4329
grads229
price49855
drop39
stem53
research0
scores validTrue
Common Questions...

What are the academic rankings for Wentworth Institute of Technology?

1. number 348 for Academics.

2. number 352 for ROI (Return on Investment).

What universities are similar to Wentworth Institute of Technology?

1. Nova Southeastern University

2. Drury University

3. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

4. Regis University

5. University of Illinois at Springfield

6. Florida Institute of Technology

7. Clarkson University


National Academic Rankings

(summary of all ranking placements)

Wentworth Institute of Technology National Academic Rankings

Wentworth Institute of Technology National Academic Rankings
category rank scores difficulty smartest brainpower faculty research salary ROI overall ROI
Stem High454140414432324246
State of Massachusetts192417212212121114


Peer Universities / Similar Universities

(mathematically similar student body, size, academics, stem, salary... etc)

Wentworth Institute of Technology Peer Universities, Similar Universities to Wentworth Institute of Technology

Wentworth Institute of Technology Peer Universities, Similar Universities to Wentworth Institute of Technology
match image university state conference public level rank overall ROI
86.14
Nova Southeastern UniversityFloridaSunshine State ConferencePrivateAverage488397
86.03
Drury UniversityMissouriGreat Lakes Valley ConferencePrivateAboveAverage295378
85.81
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachFloridaFlorida Sun ConferencePrivateAverage401210
85.76
Regis UniversityColoradoRocky Mountain Athletic ConferencePrivateAverage360303
84.68
University of Illinois at SpringfieldIllinoisGreat Lakes Valley ConferencePublicAverage403397
78.93
Florida Institute of TechnologyFloridaGulf South Conference / Sunshi...PrivateAboveAverage260130
78.33
Clarkson UniversityNew YorkUpstate Collegiate Athletic As...PrivateAboveAverage211187
77.97
Madonna UniversityMichiganWolverine - Hoosier Athletic ConfPrivateAboveAverage418377
77.37
University of New OrleansLouisianaSouthland ConferencePublicAverage405309
77.07
The Richard Stockton College of New JerseyNew JerseyNew Jersey Athletic ConferencePublicAverage350429
76.36
Louisiana Tech UniversityLouisianaConference USAPublicAverage392213
75.86
Southern Illinois University-EdwardsvilleIllinoisOhio Valley ConferencePublicAverage438368
75.57
CUNY City CollegeNew YorkCity University of New York At...PublicAverage293347
75.48
Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleIllinoisMissouri Valley ConferencePublicAverage368278
75.47
University of Colorado DenverColoradoNo Conference AffiliationPublicAverage283217
74.91
Wayne State UniversityMichiganGreat Lakes Intercollegiate At...PublicAverage414286
74.64
Portland State UniversityOregonBig Sky ConferencePublicAverage308408
74.62
California State Polytechnic University-PomonaCaliforniaCalifornia Collegiate Athletic...PublicAverage288356
74.54
Oregon State UniversityOregonPacific 12 ConferencePublicAverage152202
74.52
The University of Texas at San AntonioTexasConference USAPublicAverage330180
74.30
The University of Texas at ArlingtonTexasSun Belt ConferencePublicAverage240157
73.15
High Point UniversityNorth CarolinaBig South ConferencePrivateAverage448438
71.72
Ramapo College of New JerseyNew JerseyNew Jersey Athletic ConferencePublicAverage369437
71.17
Pacific Lutheran UniversityWashingtonNorthwest ConferencePrivateAverage439431
71.06
Ohio Northern UniversityOhioOhio Athletic ConferencePrivateAboveAverage332170
70.92
University of Detroit MercyMichiganHorizon LeaguePrivateAboveAverage415313
70.69
University of Michigan-DearbornMichiganWolverine - Hoosier Athletic ConfPublicAboveAverage312185
70.13
LeTourneau UniversityTexasAmerican Southwest ConferencePrivateAboveAverage328173
69.72
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-PrescottArizonaNo Conference AffiliationPrivateAboveAverage402205
69.52
University of WyomingWyomingMountain West ConferencePublicAboveAverage250152
69.43
University of Missouri-Kansas CityMissouriWestern Athletic ConferencePublicAboveAverage197155
69.20
University of Maryland-Baltimore CountyMarylandAmerica EastPublicAboveAverage130174
68.92
New Mexico State UniversityNew MexicoSun Belt Conference / Western ...PublicBelowAverage486360
68.89
University of Massachusetts-LowellMassachusettsAmerica EastPublicAboveAverage247275
68.84
Montana State UniversityMontanaBig Sky ConferencePublicAboveAverage217168
68.81
Rochester Institute of TechnologyNew YorkUpstate Collegiate Athletic As...PrivateAboveAverage151195
68.75
University of Missouri-St LouisMissouriGreat Lakes Valley ConferencePublicAboveAverage242211
68.71
University of North FloridaFloridaAtlantic Sun ConferencePublicAboveAverage219214
68.39
University of Illinois at ChicagoIllinoisHorizon LeaguePublicAboveAverage159111
68.37
Drexel UniversityPennsylvaniaColonial Athletic AssociationPrivateAboveAverage120134
68.12
The University of Texas at El PasoTexasConference USAPublicBelowAverage499294
68.12
University at BuffaloNew YorkMid American ConferencePublicAboveAverage124190
67.85
North Carolina State University at RaleighNorth CarolinaAtlantic Coast ConferencePublicAboveAverage5831
67.85
University of California-IrvineCaliforniaBig West ConferencePublicAboveAverage108162
67.71
University of California-DavisCaliforniaBig Sky Conference / Big West ...PublicAboveAverage58142
67.62
Purdue UniversityIndianaBig Ten ConferencePublicAboveAverage5720
67.60
University of South FloridaFloridaAmerican Athletic ConferencePublicAboveAverage94113
67.54
University of HoustonTexasAmerican Athletic ConferencePublicAboveAverage8960
67.52
Centenary College of LouisianaLouisianaSouthern Collegiate Athletic C...PrivateAverage-1-1
67.38
Pennsylvania State UniversityPennsylvaniaBig Ten ConferencePublicAboveAverage5384


Academic Peer Universities / Similar Academics

(mathematically similar academics)

Wentworth Institute of Technology Academic Peer Universities, Similar Academic Universities to Wentworth Institute of Technology

Wentworth Institute of Technology Academic Peer Universities, Similar Academic Universities to Wentworth Institute of Technology
match image university state conference public level rank overall ROI
98.07
Regis UniversityColoradoRocky Mountain Athletic ConferencePrivateAverage360303
97.82
University of Illinois at SpringfieldIllinoisGreat Lakes Valley ConferencePublicAverage403397
97.00
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachFloridaFlorida Sun ConferencePrivateAverage401210
96.44
University of Wisconsin-Eau ClaireWisconsinWisconsin Intercollegiate Ath ConfPublicAverage350253
96.44
The Richard Stockton College of New JerseyNew JerseyNew Jersey Athletic ConferencePublicAverage350429
95.48
University of Louisiana at LafayetteLouisianaSun Belt ConferencePublicAverage350248
95.31
Duquesne UniversityPennsylvaniaNortheast Conference / Atlanti...PrivateAboveAverage346374
94.54
University of Michigan-DearbornMichiganWolverine - Hoosier Athletic ConfPublicAboveAverage312185
94.48
Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleIllinoisMissouri Valley ConferencePublicAverage368278
94.44
Nova Southeastern UniversityFloridaSunshine State ConferencePrivateAverage488397
93.82
Kent State University at KentOhioMid American ConferencePublicAverage347358
93.48
Kettering UniversityMichiganNo Conference AffiliationPrivateAboveAverage332139
92.39
Butler UniversityIndianaPioneer Football League / Big ...PrivateAboveAverage349204
92.14
Mid - American Conference (Low)-Mid American Conference-Conf-Average-266
89.93
Stetson UniversityFloridaPioneer Football League / Atla...PrivateAboveAverage344395
89.67
Wayne State UniversityMichiganGreat Lakes Intercollegiate At...PublicAverage414286
89.33
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesNew YorkNo Conference AffiliationPrivateAboveAverage345462