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Overview |
Gonzaga | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Spokane, WA | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,253 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #157 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gonzaga.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gonzaga | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,794 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,727 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,601 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Gonzaga | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,887 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 6,895 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gonzaga | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gonzaga | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,394 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $180 |
Diversity |
Gonzaga | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gonzaga | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Gonzaga | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Whitman College based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 1,493 students)
Gonzaga vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gonzaga or Whitman College?
- Whitman College is 16.9% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($58,200.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Whitman College than Gonzaga University ($58,200.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gonzaga University than Whitman College ($38,727 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 3.1% lower than costs at Whitman College ($13,794 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Whitman College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitman College students is 16.1% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($32,047 vs. $27,601)
Gonzaga vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gonzaga or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Gonzaga .
- The average SAT score at Whitman College (1314) is 109 points higher than at Gonzaga (1205)
- Incoming Whitman College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman Whitman College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Whitman College (47.7%)
Gonzaga vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gonzaga or Whitman 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 Whitman College and Gonzaga.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than Gonzaga University (86% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Whitman College graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $56,900)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $8,894 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,394)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($180 vs. $272)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gonzaga students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/