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Overview |
Whitman College | UWT | ||
| Location | Walla Walla, WA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,493 | 4,794 | ||
| 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 | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,200 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,200 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,220 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,935 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,047 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 68% |
Admission |
Whitman College | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,497 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 2,622 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.7% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1293/1473 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Whitman College | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whitman College | UWT | ||
| 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 | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Whitman College | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Whitman College | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than Whitman College based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 1,493 students)
Whitman College vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whitman College or UWT?
- Whitman College is 420.2% more expensive to attend than UWT 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 Tacoma 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 Tacoma Campus than Whitman College ($10,680 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Tacoma Campus are 0% lower than costs at Whitman College ($14,220 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitman College than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (94% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitman College students is 147.3% larger than aid received University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($32,047 vs. $12,961)
Whitman College vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whitman College or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Whitman College .
- The average SAT score at Whitman College (1314) is 348 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming Whitman College students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman Whitman College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UWT (3.41)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Whitman College (47.7%)
Whitman College vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whitman College or UWT? 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 UWT and Whitman College.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $8,900 more per year than Whitman College graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $56,900)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Whitman College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,500)
- UWT 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 UWT 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/