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Overview |
Whittier College | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Whittier College | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Whittier College | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $144 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Whittier College | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | CSUMB | ||
| 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
- California State University Monterey Bay is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (7,045 students vs. 1,192 students)
Whittier College vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or CSUMB?
- Whittier College is 752% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.6% higher at Whittier College than California State University Monterey Bay ($48,924.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Whittier College ($11,435 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whittier College are 4.1% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($15,623 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than California State University Monterey Bay (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 297.9% larger than aid received California State University Monterey Bay ($34,623 vs. $8,702)
Whittier College vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Whittier College .
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CSUMB (3.45)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
Whittier College vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $2,100 more per year than CSUMB graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $45,300)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,500)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($144 vs. $263)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSUMB students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/