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Overview |
Whitman College | UWB | ||
| Location | Walla Walla, WA | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,493 | 5,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #84 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whitman.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whitman College | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,200 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,200 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,220 | $15,282 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,935 | $9,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,047 | $15,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 45% |
Admission |
Whitman College | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,497 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 2,622 | 3,996 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1293/1473 | 1210/1450 | ||
| 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 | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whitman College | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 93% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $155 |
Diversity |
Whitman College | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Whitman College | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Whitman College | UWB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is larger than than Whitman College based on total student enrollment (5,735 students vs. 1,493 students)
Whitman College vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whitman College or UWB?
- Whitman College is 420.2% more expensive to attend than UWB for in-state tuition ($58,200.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Whitman College than University of Washington Bothell Campus ($58,200.00 vs. $39,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than Whitman College ($9,357 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 7.5% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($14,220 vs. $15,282)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitman College than University of Washington Bothell Campus (94% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitman College students is 107.1% larger than aid received University of Washington Bothell Campus ($32,047 vs. $15,474)
Whitman College vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whitman College or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or Whitman College .
- The average SAT score at Whitman College (1314) is 277 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming Whitman College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman Whitman College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UWB (3.52)
- UWB has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Whitman College (47.7%)
Whitman College vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whitman College or UWB? 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 UWB and Whitman College.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $8,900 more per year than Whitman College graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $56,900)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Whitman College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,500)
- UWB graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Whitman College graduates. ($155 vs. $180)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWB 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/