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San Francisco State Cal State Long Beach Cal State Fullerton La Verne Sacramento State CSUDH California State University-Fresno California State University-San Bernardino California State University-Northridge CSU Cal State East Bay University of Redlands| California State University Los Angeles | Whittier College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Cal State LA | Whittier College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,460 | 1,192 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #947 | #273 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calstatela.edu | whittier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State LA | Whittier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $48,924 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $48,924 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,998 | $15,623 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,801 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,907 | $34,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Cal State LA | Whittier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,939 | 3,014 | ||
| Admitted | 29,507 | 2,274 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/20 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1060 | 1140/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 19, 2025 |
Academics |
Cal State LA | Whittier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State LA | Whittier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,920 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $133 | $263 |
Diversity |
Cal State LA | Whittier College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Cal State LA | Whittier College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Cal State LA | Whittier College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Los Angeles is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (26,460 students vs. 1,192 students)
Cal State LA vs. Whittier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State LA or Whittier College?
- Whittier College is 752% more expensive to attend than Cal State LA for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.6% higher at Whittier College than California State University Los Angeles ($48,924.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Los Angeles than Whittier College ($5,801 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whittier College are 15.2% lower than costs at California State University Los Angeles ($15,623 vs. $17,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than California State University Los Angeles (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 217.4% larger than aid received California State University Los Angeles ($34,623 vs. $10,907)
Cal State LA vs. Whittier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State LA or Whittier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whittier College or Cal State LA .
- The average SAT score at Whittier College (1057) is 183 points higher than at Cal State LA (874)
- Incoming Whittier College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cal State LA (18)
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Cal State LA (3.31)
- Cal State LA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
Cal State LA vs. Whittier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State LA or Whittier College? 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 Whittier College and Cal State LA.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than California State University Los Angeles (55% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $500 more per year than Cal State LA graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,900)
- California State University Los Angeles students graduate with a $12,580 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($12,920 vs. $25,500)
- Cal State LA graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($133 vs. $263)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State LA students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/