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Overview |
Whittier College | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1110/1325 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Whittier College | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Whittier College | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augustana University is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (2,086 students vs. 1,192 students)
Whittier College vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Augustana University?
- Whittier College is 34.7% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.7% higher at Whittier College than Augustana University ($48,924.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Whittier College ($23,843 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 70.8% lower than costs at Whittier College ($9,148 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 24% larger than aid received Augustana University ($34,623 vs. $27,920)
Whittier College vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Whittier College .
- The average SAT score at Augustana University (1164) is 107 points higher than at Whittier College (1057)
- Incoming Augustana University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Whittier College (23)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Whittier College (3.61)
- Whittier College has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Whittier College vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Augustana 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 Augustana University and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Augustana University is higher than Whittier College (65% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $600 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $46,800)
- Whittier College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Whittier College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Augustana University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/