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Overview |
Whittier College | Woodbury University | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Burbank, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | woodbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Woodbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $43,392 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $43,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $14,138 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $32,182 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $23,816 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Woodbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 1,460 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | |||
| 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 | Woodbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Woodbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $50,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $320 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Woodbury University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Whittier College | Woodbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Woodbury 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
- Whittier College is larger than than Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (1,192 students vs. 943 students)
Whittier College vs. Woodbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Woodbury University?
- Whittier College is 12.7% more expensive to attend than Woodbury University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Whittier College than Woodbury University ($48,924.00 vs. $43,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whittier College than Woodbury University ($28,368 vs. $32,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Woodbury University are 10.5% lower than costs at Whittier College ($14,138 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than Woodbury University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 45.4% larger than aid received Woodbury University ($34,623 vs. $23,816)
Whittier College vs. Woodbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Woodbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Woodbury University or Whittier College .
- The average SAT score at Whittier College (1057) is 113 points higher than at Woodbury University (944)
- Incoming Whittier College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Woodbury University (19)
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Woodbury University (3.39)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Woodbury University (62.6%)
Whittier College vs. Woodbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Woodbury 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 Woodbury University and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than Woodbury University (55% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Woodbury University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Whittier College graduates after ten years. ($50,500 vs. $47,400)
- Whittier College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $31,000)
- Whittier College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($263 vs. $320)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/