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Overview |
Bushnell | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 758 | 2,345 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bushnell | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $49,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $13,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,534 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,933 | $38,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bushnell | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 755 | 4,740 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 4,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1315 | 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 |
Bushnell | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bushnell | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bushnell | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bushnell | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bushnell | 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 Bushnell based on total student enrollment (2,345 students vs. 758 students)
Bushnell vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bushnell or Whitworth University?
- Whitworth University is 43.8% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($49,600.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at Whitworth University than Bushnell University ($49,600.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than Whitworth University ($22,534 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 24.8% lower than costs at Whitworth University ($10,980 vs. $13,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University than Whitworth University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitworth University students is 67.2% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($38,334 vs. $22,933)
Bushnell vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bushnell or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or Bushnell .
- Accepted freshman Whitworth University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- Whitworth University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Bushnell (66.4%)
Bushnell vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bushnell 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 Bushnell.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Whitworth University (100% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Whitworth University earn on average $300 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $2,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Whitworth University graduates. ($23,731 vs. $26,000)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Whitworth University graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Whitworth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/