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Overview |
Whittier College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Bar Harbor, ME | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | coa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $44,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $44,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $9,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $22,316 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $32,602 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Whittier College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 486 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 60.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Whittier College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $28,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $204 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Whittier College | College of the Atlantic | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 4% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | College of the Atlantic | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Whittier College is larger than than College of the Atlantic based on total student enrollment (1,192 students vs. 380 students)
Whittier College vs. College of the Atlantic Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or College of the Atlantic?
- Whittier College is 10.5% more expensive to attend than College of the Atlantic for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Whittier College than College of the Atlantic ($48,924.00 vs. $44,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of the Atlantic than Whittier College ($22,316 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of the Atlantic are 58.3% lower than costs at Whittier College ($9,870 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than College of the Atlantic (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 6.2% larger than aid received College of the Atlantic ($34,623 vs. $32,602)
Whittier College vs. College of the Atlantic Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or College of the Atlantic? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of the Atlantic or Whittier College .
- Accepted freshman College of the Atlantic students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Whittier College (3.61)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than College of the Atlantic (60.1%)
Whittier College vs. College of the Atlantic Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or College of the Atlantic? 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 College of the Atlantic and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at College of the Atlantic is higher than Whittier College (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $19,200 more per year than College of the Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $28,200)
- College of the Atlantic students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,500)
- College of the Atlantic graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($204 vs. $263)
- More College of the Atlantic graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/