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Overview |
Whittier College | Barclay College | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Haviland, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | barclaycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Barclay College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $19,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $19,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $26,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $11,564 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Barclay College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 205 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 108 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Whittier College | Barclay College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Barclay College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $31,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $213 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Barclay College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Whittier College | Barclay College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Barclay College | ||
| 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
- Whittier College is larger than than Barclay College based on total student enrollment (1,192 students vs. 169 students)
Whittier College vs. Barclay College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Barclay College?
- Whittier College is 157.5% more expensive to attend than Barclay College for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $19,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.5% higher at Whittier College than Barclay College ($48,924.00 vs. $19,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Barclay College than Whittier College ($26,926 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barclay College are 42% lower than costs at Whittier College ($11,000 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College as Barclay College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 199.4% larger than aid received Barclay College ($34,623 vs. $11,564)
Whittier College vs. Barclay College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Barclay College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Barclay College or Whittier College .
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Barclay College (52.7%)
Whittier College vs. Barclay College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Barclay 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 Barclay College and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than Barclay College (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Barclay College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $31,300)
- Barclay College students graduate with a $4,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,500)
- Barclay College graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($213 vs. $263)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Barclay College 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/