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Overview |
Whittier College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 1,140 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #803 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $14,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $28,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 4,730 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 3,469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 890/1122 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $278 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Whittier College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (1,192 students vs. 1,140 students)
Whittier College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Whittier College is 29.1% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at Whittier College than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($48,924.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whittier College than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($28,368 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte are 5% lower than costs at Whittier College ($14,876 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College as Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 23.4% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($34,623 vs. $28,061)
Whittier College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Whittier College .
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte (73.3%)
Whittier College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $40,100)
- Whittier College students graduate with a $1,400 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,900)
- Whittier College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($263 vs. $278)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/