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Overview |
Scripps College | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Scripps College | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $180 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 2% |
Students |
Scripps College | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Whitman College is larger than than Scripps College based on total student enrollment (1,493 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Whitman College?
- Scripps College is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Whitman College for in-state tuition ($60,494.00 vs. $58,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Scripps College than Whitman College ($60,494.00 vs. $58,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whitman College than Scripps College ($39,935 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 39.4% lower than costs at Scripps College ($14,220 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Whitman College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitman College students is 51.6% larger than aid received Scripps College ($32,047 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Scripps College .
- The average SAT score at Scripps College (1362) is 48 points higher than at Whitman College (1314)
- Incoming Scripps College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Whitman College (30)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Whitman College (3.68)
- Whitman College has a higher acceptance rate (47.7%) than Scripps College (27.9%)
Scripps College vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than Whitman College (88% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Scripps College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Whitman College graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $56,900)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Whitman College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $17,500)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Whitman College graduates. ($144 vs. $180)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Scripps College students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 91%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/