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Overview |
Whittier College | Chaminade University of Honolulu | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Honolulu, HI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 859 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | chaminade.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Chaminade University of Honolulu | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $29,856 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $29,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $16,670 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,436 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,008 | $15,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Chaminade University of Honolulu | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,797 | 2,034 | ||
| Admitted | 2,388 | 1,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.1% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1085/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Whittier College | Chaminade University of Honolulu | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Chaminade University of Honolulu | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $232 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Chaminade University of Honolulu | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 11% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Whittier College | Chaminade University of Honolulu | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Chaminade University of Honolulu | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chaminade University of Honolulu is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (2,602 students vs. 859 students)
Whittier College vs. Chaminade University of Honolulu Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Chaminade University of Honolulu?
- Whittier College is 63.9% more expensive to attend than Chaminade University of Honolulu for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $29,856.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at Whittier College than Chaminade University of Honolulu ($48,924.00 vs. $29,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chaminade University of Honolulu than Whittier College ($27,695 vs. $32,436)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whittier College are 6.7% lower than costs at Chaminade University of Honolulu ($15,623 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than Chaminade University of Honolulu (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 103.1% larger than aid received Chaminade University of Honolulu ($32,008 vs. $15,757)
Whittier College vs. Chaminade University of Honolulu Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Chaminade University of Honolulu? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chaminade University of Honolulu or Whittier College .
- The average SAT score at Whittier College (1057) is 91 points higher than at Chaminade University of Honolulu (966)
- Incoming Whittier College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Chaminade University of Honolulu (21)
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Chaminade University of Honolulu (3.42)
- Chaminade University of Honolulu has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Whittier College (85.4%)
Whittier College vs. Chaminade University of Honolulu Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Chaminade University of Honolulu? 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 Chaminade University of Honolulu and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than Chaminade University of Honolulu (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Chaminade University of Honolulu graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,300)
- Chaminade University of Honolulu students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,500)
- Chaminade University of Honolulu graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chaminade University of Honolulu students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/