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Overview |
Whittier College | East-West University | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 529 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | eastwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | East-West University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $22,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $22,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $8,991 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $19,792 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $9,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Whittier College | East-West University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 2.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Whittier College | East-West University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 33:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | East-West University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $27,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $24,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $251 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | East-West University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Whittier College | East-West University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | East-West University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Whittier College is larger than than East-West University based on total student enrollment (1,192 students vs. 529 students)
Whittier College vs. East-West University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or East-West University?
- Whittier College is 121.9% more expensive to attend than East-West University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $22,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.9% higher at Whittier College than East West University ($48,924.00 vs. $22,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East West University than Whittier College ($19,792 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East West University are 73.8% lower than costs at Whittier College ($8,991 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than East West University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 248.3% larger than aid received East West University ($34,623 vs. $9,941)
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or East-West University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East-West University or Whittier College .
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.94 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at East-West University (2.67)
Whittier College vs. East-West University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or East-West 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 East-West University and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than East West University (55% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $20,100 more per year than East-West University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $27,300)
- East West University students graduate with a $1,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($24,332 vs. $25,500)
- East-West University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($251 vs. $263)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East-West University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/