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Overview |
Whittier College | Naropa University | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Boulder, CO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 1,065 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | naropa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Naropa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $34,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $34,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $10,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $28,145 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $24,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Naropa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 94 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 94 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Whittier College | Naropa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Naropa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $25,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $274 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Naropa University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 11% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Whittier College | Naropa University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Naropa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Whittier College is larger than than Naropa University based on total student enrollment (1,192 students vs. 1,065 students)
Whittier College vs. Naropa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Naropa University?
- Whittier College is 42.2% more expensive to attend than Naropa University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at Whittier College than Naropa University ($48,924.00 vs. $34,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Naropa University than Whittier College ($28,145 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Naropa University are 46.1% lower than costs at Whittier College ($10,696 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than Naropa University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 43.4% larger than aid received Naropa University ($34,623 vs. $24,146)
Whittier College vs. Naropa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Naropa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Naropa University or Whittier College .
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Naropa University (3.42)
- Naropa University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
Whittier College vs. Naropa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Naropa 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 Naropa University and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than Naropa University (55% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $21,600 more per year than Naropa University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $25,800)
- Whittier College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Naropa University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,500)
- Whittier College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Naropa University graduates. ($263 vs. $274)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Naropa University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/