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Overview |
Whitman College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Walla Walla, WA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,544 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whitman.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whitman College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,070 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,070 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,640 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,601 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,441 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Whitman College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,185 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 3,092 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Whitman College | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whitman College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 93% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $282 |
Diversity |
Whitman College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Whitman College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Whitman College | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (1,544 students vs. 1,410 students)
Whitman College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whitman College or Lawrence?
- Whitman College is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $55,149.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Whitman College than Lawrence University ($61,070.00 vs. $55,149.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Whitman College ($27,393 vs. $41,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 23.7% lower than costs at Whitman College ($11,838 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Whitman College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 20.9% larger than aid received Whitman College ($40,431 vs. $33,441)
Whitman College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whitman College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Whitman College .
- Accepted freshman Whitman College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (63%) than Whitman College (50%)
Whitman College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whitman College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Whitman College.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than Lawrence University (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Whitman College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $45,600)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $9,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,350)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($180 vs. $282)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/