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Overview |
Whittier College | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Whittier College | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Whittier College | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,192 students)
Whittier College vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Alvernia University?
- Whittier College is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Whittier College than Alvernia University ($48,924.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alvernia University than Whittier College ($27,091 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 11.4% lower than costs at Whittier College ($14,030 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College as Alvernia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 34.4% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($34,623 vs. $25,757)
Whittier College vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Whittier College .
- The average SAT score at Whittier College (1057) is 59 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Whittier College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Whittier College vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Alvernia 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 Alvernia University and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than Alvernia University (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,800)
- Whittier College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Whittier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/