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Overview |
Whittier College | Valpo | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Valparaiso, IN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 2,958 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | valpo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Valpo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $43,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $43,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $13,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $22,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $34,706 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Valpo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 6,842 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 6,442 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Valpo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Valpo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Valpo | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Whittier College | Valpo | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 49% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Valpo | ||
| 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 1,192 students)
Whittier College vs. Valpo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Valpo?
- Whittier College is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Whittier College than Valparaiso University ($48,924.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Whittier College ($22,755 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 18.5% lower than costs at Whittier College ($13,180 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College as Valparaiso University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 0.2% larger than aid received Whittier College ($34,706 vs. $34,623)
Whittier College vs. Valpo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Valpo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Valpo or Whittier College .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 102 points higher than at Whittier College (1057)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Whittier College (23)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Whittier College (3.61)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
Whittier College vs. Valpo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Valpo? 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 Valpo and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Whittier College (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Whittier College graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $47,400)
- Whittier College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Whittier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/