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Overview |
Whittier College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Whittier College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $299 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Whittier College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Allegheny 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
- Allegheny College is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 1,192 students)
Whittier College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Whittier College for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $48,924.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Allegheny College than Whittier College ($52,950.00 vs. $48,924.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Whittier College ($26,719 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 13.2% lower than costs at Whittier College ($13,796 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College as Allegheny College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 23% larger than aid received Whittier College ($42,599 vs. $34,623)
Whittier College vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Whittier College .
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Whittier College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Whittier College (80% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Whittier College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,400)
- Whittier College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $29,000)
- Whittier College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($263 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/