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Overview |
Whittier College | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Whittier College | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $274 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Whittier College | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Nazareth College | ||
| 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
- Nazareth College is larger than than Whittier College based on total student enrollment (2,522 students vs. 1,192 students)
Whittier College vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Nazareth College?
- Whittier College is 31.1% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.1% higher at Whittier College than Nazareth College ($48,924.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whittier College than Nazareth College ($28,368 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazareth College are 2.9% lower than costs at Whittier College ($15,190 vs. $15,623)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College than Nazareth College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 53% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($34,623 vs. $22,625)
Whittier College vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Whittier College .
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
Whittier College vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Nazareth College? 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 Nazareth College and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Whittier College (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $2,500 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,900)
- Whittier College students graduate with a $1,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,501)
- Whittier College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($263 vs. $274)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whittier College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/