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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Whittier College | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 1,192 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #273 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | whittier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Whittier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $48,924 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $48,924 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $15,623 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $34,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Whittier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 3,014 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 2,274 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1140/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Whittier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Whittier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $263 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Whittier College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Whittier College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Whittier College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tuskegee University is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,192 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Whittier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Whittier College?
- Whittier College is 149.7% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.7% higher at Whittier College than Tuskegee University ($48,924.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whittier College than Tuskegee University ($28,368 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 58.7% lower than costs at Whittier College ($9,844 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 447.1% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($34,623 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Whittier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Whittier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whittier College or Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Whittier College (1057) is 102 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Whittier College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Whittier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than Tuskegee University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $6,500 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,900)
- Whittier College students graduate with a $6,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $32,122)
- Whittier College graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($263 vs. $332)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/