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Overview |
SU | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,483 | 2,415 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,450 | $47,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,450 | $47,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $13,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,014 | $28,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,609 | $35,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
SU | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,557 | 4,126 | ||
| Admitted | 2,489 | 3,735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1355 | 1110/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SU | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $268 |
Diversity |
SU | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
SU | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 25% | ||
Campus |
SU | Whitworth University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Whitworth University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (2,415 students vs. 1,483 students)
SU vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or Whitworth University?
- Southwestern University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Whitworth University for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $47,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at SU than Whitworth University ($48,450.00 vs. $47,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whitworth University than SU ($28,299 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 6.5% lower than costs at Whitworth University ($12,300 vs. $13,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitworth University than Southwestern University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitworth University students is 15.4% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($35,336 vs. $30,609)
SU vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or SU .
- Accepted freshman Whitworth University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at SU (3.5)
- Whitworth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than SU (44.8%)
SU vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU 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 SU.
- The graduation rate at Whitworth University is higher than Southwestern University (80% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Whitworth University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $46,200)
- Whitworth University students graduate with a $893 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,893)
- Whitworth University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($268 vs. $278)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whitworth University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/