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Overview |
Scripps College | PHC | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Scripps College | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Scripps College | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | N/A |
Diversity |
Scripps College | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Scripps College | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Scripps College is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (1,099 students vs. 409 students)
Scripps College vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or PHC?
- Scripps College is 113% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($60,494.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113% higher at Scripps College than Patrick Henry College ($60,494.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than Scripps College ($26,095 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 79.8% lower than costs at Scripps College ($11,020 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Patrick Henry College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Scripps College students is 56.3% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($21,143 vs. $13,531)
Scripps College vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Scripps College .
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at PHC (3.83)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Scripps College (27.9%)
Scripps College vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College or PHC? 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 PHC and Scripps College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/