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Overview |
Whittier College | Caldwell University | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Caldwell, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 2,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #505 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | caldwell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Caldwell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $13,399 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $20,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $30,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Caldwell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 6,649 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 4,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 10.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1010/1320 | ||
| 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 | Caldwell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Caldwell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $266 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Caldwell University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
Whittier College | Caldwell University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Caldwell 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
- Caldwell University is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (2,028 students vs. 1,192 students)
Whittier College vs. Caldwell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Caldwell University?
- Whittier College is 36.1% more expensive to attend than Caldwell University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at Whittier College than Caldwell University ($48,924.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Caldwell University than Whittier College ($20,612 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 16.6% lower than costs at Whittier College ($13,399 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than Caldwell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 14.5% larger than aid received Caldwell University ($34,623 vs. $30,231)
Whittier College vs. Caldwell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Caldwell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Caldwell University or Whittier College .
- The average SAT score at Whittier College (1057) is 88 points higher than at Caldwell University (969)
- Incoming Whittier College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Caldwell University (21)
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Caldwell University (3.3)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Whittier College vs. Caldwell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Caldwell 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 Caldwell University and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Whittier College (58% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $600 more per year than Caldwell University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,800)
- Whittier College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,750)
- Whittier College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($263 vs. $266)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Caldwell University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/