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Overview |
Whittier College | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Whittier, CA | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,192 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #273 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | whittier.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Whittier College | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,924 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,924 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,623 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,368 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,623 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Whittier College | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,014 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 2,274 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Whittier College | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Whittier College | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $222 |
Diversity |
Whittier College | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 31% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 44% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Whittier College | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Whittier College | Northwest 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
- Whittier College is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (1,192 students vs. 1,014 students)
Whittier College vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Whittier College or Northwest University?
- Whittier College is 41.8% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($48,924.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.8% higher at Whittier College than Northwest University ($48,924.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than Whittier College ($23,722 vs. $28,368)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 54.1% lower than costs at Whittier College ($10,140 vs. $15,623)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Whittier College as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whittier College students is 54% larger than aid received Northwest University ($34,623 vs. $22,486)
Whittier College vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Whittier College or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Whittier College .
- The average SAT score at Whittier College (1057) is 61 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Whittier College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Whittier College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Whittier College (75.4%)
Whittier College vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Whittier College or Northwest 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 Northwest University and Whittier College.
- The graduation rate at Whittier College is higher than Northwest University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Whittier College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $3,968 lower median federal student loan debt than Whittier College graduates. ($21,532 vs. $25,500)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Whittier College graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Whittier College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/