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Overview |
Washington State | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Pullman, WA | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,539 | 2,415 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsu.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington State | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,708 | $47,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,392 | $47,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,396 | $13,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,911 | $28,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,689 | $35,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
Washington State | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,401 | 4,126 | ||
| Admitted | 16,123 | 3,735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1110/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington State | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington State | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,429 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $268 |
Diversity |
Washington State | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Washington State | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Washington State | Whitworth University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Whitworth University based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 2,415 students)
Washington State vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington State or Whitworth University?
- Whitworth University is 345.5% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($47,700.00 vs. $10,708.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.7% higher at Whitworth University than Washington State University ($47,700.00 vs. $26,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington State University than Whitworth University ($17,911 vs. $28,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 5.7% lower than costs at Whitworth University ($12,396 vs. $13,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitworth University than Washington State University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitworth University students is 230.6% larger than aid received Washington State University ($35,336 vs. $10,689)
Washington State vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington State or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or Washington State .
- Accepted freshman Whitworth University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Whitworth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Washington State (83.1%)
Washington State vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington State 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 Washington State.
- The graduation rate at Whitworth University is higher than Washington State University (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Whitworth University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $46,200)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $5,571 lower median federal student loan debt than Whitworth University graduates. ($20,429 vs. $26,000)
- Washington State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Whitworth University graduates. ($211 vs. $268)
- More Whitworth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/