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Overview |
Lipscomb | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,704 | 2,415 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,304 | $47,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,304 | $47,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,036 | $13,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,937 | $28,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,404 | $35,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,705 | 4,126 | ||
| Admitted | 2,635 | 3,735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 1110/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Lipscomb | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lipscomb | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | Whitworth University | ||
| 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
- Lipscomb University is larger than than Whitworth University based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 2,415 students)
Lipscomb vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or Whitworth University?
- Whitworth University is 39.1% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($47,700.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at Whitworth University than Lipscomb University ($47,700.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Whitworth University ($27,937 vs. $28,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitworth University are 7.1% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($13,100 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Whitworth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitworth University students is 44.8% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($35,336 vs. $24,404)
Lipscomb vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or Lipscomb .
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Whitworth University (3.72)
- Whitworth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Lipscomb vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb or Whitworth University? 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 Whitworth University and Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at Whitworth University is higher than Lipscomb University (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $700 more per year than Whitworth University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,200)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Whitworth University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,000)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Whitworth University graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Whitworth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/