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Overview |
EC | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 2,345 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $49,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $49,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $13,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $38,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
EC | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 4,740 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 4,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
EC | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
EC | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
EC | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 24% | ||
Campus |
EC | 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 EC based on total student enrollment (2,345 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Whitworth University?
- Whitworth University is 37.2% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($49,600.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at Whitworth University than Elmira College ($49,600.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Whitworth University ($24,551 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitworth University are 2.1% lower than costs at Elmira College ($13,700 vs. $13,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Whitworth University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitworth University students is 45.3% larger than aid received Elmira College ($38,334 vs. $26,386)
EC vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or EC .
- Accepted freshman Whitworth University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Whitworth University (86.8%)
EC vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at Whitworth University is higher than Elmira College (80% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Whitworth University earn on average $200 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $46,000)
- Whitworth University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Whitworth University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whitworth University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/