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Overview |
Whittier College | Grace University | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 298 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | graceuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Grace University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $22,120 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $22,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $7,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $19,798 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $13,079 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Grace University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 159 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 73 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 45.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 26% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Whittier College | Grace University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Grace University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $183 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Grace University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Whittier College | Grace University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | - | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Grace 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
- Whittier College is larger than than Grace University based on total student enrollment (1,192 students vs. 298 students)
Whittier College vs. Grace University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Grace University?
- Whittier College is 121.2% more expensive to attend than Grace University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.2% higher at Whittier College than Grace University ($48,924.00 vs. $22,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grace University than Whittier College ($19,798 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grace University are 113.3% lower than costs at Whittier College ($7,324 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College as Grace University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 164.7% larger than aid received Grace University ($34,623 vs. $13,079)
Whittier College vs. Grace University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Grace University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grace University or Whittier College .
- The average SAT score at Whittier College (1057) is 54 points higher than at Grace University (1003)
- Incoming Whittier College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Grace University (22)
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Grace University (3.08)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Grace University (45.9%)
Whittier College vs. Grace University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Grace 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 Grace University and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than Grace University (55% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $14,100 more per year than Grace University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $33,300)
- Grace University students graduate with a $7,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,500)
- Grace University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($183 vs. $263)
- More Grace University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/