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Overview |
SCU | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Santa Clara, CA | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,178 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #62 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scu.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCU | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,880 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,880 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,112 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,551 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,295 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 94% |
Admission |
SCU | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,650 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 8,677 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.1% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1480 | 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 | Jan 7, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SCU | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCU | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $180 |
Diversity |
SCU | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
SCU | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 59% | ||
Campus |
SCU | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Whitman College based on total student enrollment (9,178 students vs. 1,493 students)
SCU vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCU or Whitman College?
- Whitman College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($58,200.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Whitman College than Santa Clara University ($58,200.00 vs. $56,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whitman College than SCU ($39,935 vs. $50,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 20.3% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($14,220 vs. $17,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitman College than Santa Clara University (94% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitman College students is 26.7% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($32,047 vs. $25,295)
SCU vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCU or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or SCU .
- The average SAT score at Whitman College (1314) is 1 points higher than at SCU (1313)
- Incoming SCU students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Whitman College (30)
- Accepted freshman Whitman College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at SCU (3.67)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (52.1%) than Whitman College (47.7%)
SCU vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCU 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 SCU.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than Santa Clara University (86% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $25,000 more per year than Whitman College graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $56,900)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SCU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $21,500)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than SCU graduates. ($180 vs. $222)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/