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Overview |
Washington State | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Pullman, WA | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 26,490 | 1,544 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #385 | #94 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsu.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington State | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,976 | $61,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,052 | $61,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,131 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,155 | $41,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,370 | $33,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 92% |
Admission |
Washington State | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,166 | 6,185 | ||
| Admitted | 22,335 | 3,092 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1270/1480 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington State | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington State | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,429 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $180 |
Diversity |
Washington State | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Washington State | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Washington State | 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
- Washington State University is larger than than Whitman College based on total student enrollment (26,490 students vs. 1,544 students)
Washington State vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington State or Whitman College?
- Whitman College is 456.4% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $10,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.8% higher at Whitman College than Washington State University ($61,070.00 vs. $27,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington State University than Whitman College ($18,155 vs. $41,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 11.5% lower than costs at Whitman College ($13,131 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitman College than Washington State University (92% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitman College students is 222.5% larger than aid received Washington State University ($33,441 vs. $10,370)
Washington State vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington State or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Washington State .
- The average SAT score at Whitman College (1314) is 275 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming Whitman College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman Whitman College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Whitman College (50%)
Washington State vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington State 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 Washington State.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than Washington State University (86% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Whitman College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Washington State graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,400)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $2,929 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington State graduates. ($17,500 vs. $20,429)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Washington State graduates. ($180 vs. $211)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington State students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/