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Overview |
CBU | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,043 | 2,345 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbu.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBU | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,300 | $49,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,731 | $13,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,068 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,076 | $38,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CBU | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 4,740 | ||
| Admitted | 977 | 4,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1100/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CBU | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBU | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
CBU | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
CBU | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CBU | Whitworth University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Whitworth University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (2,345 students vs. 2,043 students)
CBU vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBU or Whitworth University?
- Whitworth University is 33% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($49,600.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at Whitworth University than Christian Brothers University ($49,600.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Whitworth University ($17,068 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 27.7% lower than costs at Whitworth University ($10,731 vs. $13,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Whitworth University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitworth University students is 31.8% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($38,334 vs. $29,076)
CBU vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBU or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or CBU .
- Accepted freshman Whitworth University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at CBU (3.67)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Whitworth University (86.8%)
CBU vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBU or Whitworth 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 Whitworth University and CBU.
- The graduation rate at Whitworth University is higher than Christian Brothers University (80% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Whitworth University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $46,200)
- Whitworth University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Whitworth University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Whitworth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/