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Overview |
Whittier College | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1080/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Whittier College | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Whittier College | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Asbury University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Asbury University is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 1,192 students)
Whittier College vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Asbury University?
- Whittier College is 50.2% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Whittier College than Asbury University ($48,924.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Whittier College ($21,506 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 80.9% lower than costs at Whittier College ($8,636 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College as Asbury University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 39.1% larger than aid received Asbury University ($34,623 vs. $24,888)
Whittier College vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Whittier College .
- The average SAT score at Asbury University (1101) is 44 points higher than at Whittier College (1057)
- Incoming Asbury University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Whittier College (23)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Whittier College (3.61)
- Asbury University has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
Whittier College vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Asbury 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 Asbury University and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Asbury University is higher than Whittier College (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,500)
- Whittier College students graduate with a $443 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,943)
- Whittier College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Asbury University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/