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Overview |
Whittier College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Olathe, KS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #576 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | mnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $34,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $34,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $9,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $28,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $22,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Whittier College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 1,103 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 737 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 916/1118 | ||
| 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 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $193 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 15% |
Students |
Whittier College | MidAmerica Nazarene University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | MidAmerica Nazarene 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
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 1,192 students)
Whittier College vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or MidAmerica Nazarene University?
- Whittier College is 43.5% more expensive to attend than MidAmerica Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Whittier College than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($48,924.00 vs. $34,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whittier College than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($28,368 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 58.6% lower than costs at Whittier College ($9,848 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than MidAmerica Nazarene University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 52.1% larger than aid received MidAmerica Nazarene University ($34,623 vs. $22,757)
Whittier College vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or MidAmerica Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidAmerica Nazarene University or Whittier College .
- The average SAT score at Whittier College (1057) is 42 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015)
- Incoming Whittier College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
Whittier College vs. MidAmerica Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates of Whittier College and MidAmerica Nazarene University have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($47,400 vs. $47,400)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $6,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,500)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($193 vs. $263)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/