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Lewis and Clark Reed Gonzaga UW-Seattle Oxy Whitworth University St Olaf Oberlin Macalester College SCU Kenyon Scripps College| Whitman College | St John's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Whitman College | St John's College | ||
| Location | Walla Walla, WA | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,493 | 439 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whitman.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whitman College | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,200 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,200 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,220 | $14,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,935 | $29,265 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,047 | $22,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Whitman College | St John's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,497 | 453 | ||
| Admitted | 2,622 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.7% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1293/1473 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 |
Whitman College | St John's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whitman College | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 93% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Whitman College | St John's College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Whitman College | St John's College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Whitman College | St John's College | ||
| 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 St John's College based on total student enrollment (1,493 students vs. 439 students)
Whitman College vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whitman College or St John's College?
- Whitman College is 61.5% more expensive to attend than St John's College for in-state tuition ($58,200.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at Whitman College than St John's College ($58,200.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than Whitman College ($29,265 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 3.4% lower than costs at St John's College ($14,220 vs. $14,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Whitman College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitman College students is 42.9% larger than aid received St John's College ($32,047 vs. $22,423)
Whitman College vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whitman College or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or Whitman College .
- Accepted freshman St John's College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Whitman College (3.68)
- St John's College has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Whitman College (47.7%)
Whitman College vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whitman College or St John's 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 St John's College and Whitman College.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than St John's College (86% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Whitman College earn on average $21,300 more per year than St John's College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $35,600)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than St John's College graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's College students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/