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Overview |
Biola University | Whittier College | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 1,192 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #273 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | whittier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Whittier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $48,924 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $48,924 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $15,623 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $34,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Biola University | Whittier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 3,014 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 2,274 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1140/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Biola University | Whittier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Whittier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $263 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Whittier College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Biola University | Whittier College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | Whittier College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Biola University is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 1,192 students)
Biola University vs. Whittier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Whittier College?
- Whittier College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Whittier College than Biola University ($48,924.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whittier College than Biola University ($28,368 vs. $31,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 48.5% lower than costs at Whittier College ($10,522 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Biola University as Whittier College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 30.5% larger than aid received Biola University ($34,623 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. Whittier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Whittier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whittier College or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Biola University (1115) is 58 points higher than at Whittier College (1057)
- Incoming Biola University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Whittier College (23)
- Accepted freshman Biola University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.61) as students at Whittier College (3.61)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. Whittier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola 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 Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is higher than Whittier College (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Biola University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Whittier College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,400)
- Biola University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,500)
- Biola University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($253 vs. $263)
- More Biola University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/