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Overview |
UOP | Whittier College | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Whittier, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,277 | 1,192 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | #273 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | whittier.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | Whittier College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,918 | $48,924 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,918 | $48,924 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,420 | $15,623 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,164 | $28,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,322 | $34,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
UOP | Whittier College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,891 | 3,014 | ||
| Admitted | 5,492 | 2,274 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1423 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UOP | Whittier College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | Whittier College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $263 |
Diversity |
UOP | Whittier College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 44% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UOP | Whittier College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UOP | Whittier College | ||
| 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
- University of the Pacific is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (6,277 students vs. 1,192 students)
UOP vs. Whittier College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or Whittier College?
- University of the Pacific is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Whittier College for in-state tuition ($52,918.00 vs. $48,924.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at UOP than Whittier College ($52,918.00 vs. $48,924.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than Whittier College ($28,164 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Pacific are 8.3% lower than costs at Whittier College ($14,420 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than University of the Pacific (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 10.7% larger than aid received Whittier College ($38,322 vs. $34,623)
UOP vs. Whittier College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or Whittier College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whittier College or UOP .
- The average SAT score at University of the Pacific (1152) is 95 points higher than at Whittier College (1057)
- Incoming UOP students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Whittier College (23)
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
UOP vs. Whittier College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP or Whittier 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 Whittier College and UOP.
- The graduation rate at UOP is higher than Whittier College (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $34,000 more per year than Whittier College graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $47,400)
- University of the Pacific students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($24,625 vs. $25,500)
- UOP graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($254 vs. $263)
- More UOP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/