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La Verne University of Redlands Azusa Pacific University Cal State LA Chapman UCLA Cal State Fullerton HMC Soka University of America Cal State Long Beach UCSB Oxy| Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | Whittier College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CDU | Whittier College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 777 | 1,192 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cdrewu.edu | whittier.edu | ||
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Costs |
CDU | Whittier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,424 | $48,924 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,424 | $48,924 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,782 | $15,623 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,637 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,419 | $34,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
CDU | Whittier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 834 | 3,014 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 2,274 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5%Open | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.1%Open | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
CDU | Whittier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CDU | Whittier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,319 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $220 | $263 |
Diversity |
CDU | Whittier College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 9% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 25% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CDU | Whittier College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CDU | Whittier College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Whittier College is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (1,192 students vs. 777 students)
CDU vs. Whittier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CDU or Whittier College?
- Whittier College is 239.2% more expensive to attend than CDU for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.2% higher at Whittier College than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($48,924.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than Whittier College ($27,637 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whittier College are 13.8% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($15,623 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 203.2% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($34,623 vs. $11,419)
CDU vs. Whittier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CDU or Whittier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whittier College or CDU .
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CDU (3.26)
- CDU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
CDU vs. Whittier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CDU 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 CDU.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $23,500 more per year than Whittier College graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $47,400)
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science students graduate with a $4,181 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($21,319 vs. $25,500)
- CDU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($220 vs. $263)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/