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Overview |
Whittier College | UWest | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 164 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Whittier College | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 2.43 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Whittier College | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | N/A |
Diversity |
Whittier College | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Whittier College | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | UWest | ||
| 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 UWest based on total student enrollment (1,192 students vs. 164 students)
Whittier College vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or UWest?
- Whittier College is 278.9% more expensive to attend than UWest for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 278.9% higher at Whittier College than University of the West ($48,924.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the West than Whittier College ($19,028 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 61.8% lower than costs at Whittier College ($9,656 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than University of the West (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 322.7% larger than aid received University of the West ($34,623 vs. $8,190)
Whittier College vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or Whittier College .
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 1.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UWest (2.43)
- UWest has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
Whittier College vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or UWest? 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 UWest and Whittier College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/