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Overview |
Alaska Pacific University | Whittier College | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 595 | 1,192 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaskapacific.edu | whittier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alaska Pacific University | Whittier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,350 | $48,924 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,350 | $48,924 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,300 | $15,623 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,388 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,549 | $34,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alaska Pacific University | Whittier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 434 | 3,014 | ||
| Admitted | 431 | 2,274 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.3% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Alaska Pacific University | Whittier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alaska Pacific University | Whittier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $263 |
Diversity |
Alaska Pacific University | Whittier College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 20% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Alaska Pacific University | Whittier College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Alaska Pacific University | Whittier College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Whittier College is larger than than Alaska Pacific University based on total student enrollment (1,192 students vs. 595 students)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Whittier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alaska Pacific University or Whittier College?
- Whittier College is 140.4% more expensive to attend than Alaska Pacific University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.4% higher at Whittier College than Alaska Pacific University ($48,924.00 vs. $20,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alaska Pacific University than Whittier College ($22,388 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alaska Pacific University are 88.2% lower than costs at Whittier College ($8,300 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alaska Pacific University as Whittier College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 175.9% larger than aid received Alaska Pacific University ($34,623 vs. $12,549)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Whittier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alaska Pacific University or Whittier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whittier College or Alaska Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Whittier College (1057) is 72 points higher than at Alaska Pacific University (985)
- Incoming Whittier College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alaska Pacific University (22)
- Alaska Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
Alaska Pacific University vs. Whittier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alaska Pacific University or Whittier College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Whittier College and Alaska Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than Alaska Pacific University (55% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $1,800 more per year than Alaska Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,600)
- Alaska Pacific University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,500)
- Alaska Pacific University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alaska Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/