Grace College and Theological Seminary vs Whitman College

Grace College and Theological Seminary and Whitman College stand as distinct institutions of higher learning, each offering unique educational experiences. Grace College, rooted in a Christian worldview, emphasizes spiritual growth alongside academic pursuits, while Whitman College prides itself on its liberal arts curriculum and commitment to intellectual exploration. With acceptance rates of 75% and 65%, respectively, both colleges maintain selective admissions processes. Grace College's student body predominantly comprises Caucasian students (88%), while Whitman College boasts a more diverse student population, with 68% Caucasian, 10% Hispanic, and 8% Asian students. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details regarding popular majors, graduation rates, and other key factors that set these institutions apart, aiding you in making an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Grace College and Theological Seminary	Whitman College
Overview
Location	Winona Lake, Indiana	Walla Walla, Washington
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	75.0%	89.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Anabaptist

Admission
Acceptance rate	83.2%	59.0%
Application fees		$50
SAT range	990 - 1220	1295 - 1455
ACT range	19 - 27	29 - 33
Students submitting SAT score	20.0%	21.0%
Students submitting ACT score	11.0%	19.0%
Total number of applicants	4,152	5,155
Total number of admissions given out	3,453	3,039
Admitted students who chose to enroll	437	477
Yield rate	12.7%	15.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$40,428	$71,982
Average net price	$18,795	$35,627
Tuition	$27,328	$55,560
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,124 Meal plan: $4,852	Room/dormitory: $6,080 Meal plan: $7,720
Available payment plans	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $19,892	91.0% Average amount $30,781
Students receiving federal student loan	65.0% Average amount $5,514	42.0% Average amount $4,853
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $10,726	2.0% Average amount $14,105

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,598 Men 38.1% Women 61.9%	1,559 Men 43.9% Women 56.1%
Graduate students	321 Men 53.9% Women 46.1%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	65.0%
International students	3.4%	10.2%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	1,103	886
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Washington California Oregon Colorado Minnesota

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Theology Education Health Professions Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Visual & Performing Arts English Language and Literature Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	70.7%	88.7%
Dropout rate	28.7%	1.6%
Transferred out	N/A	8.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,770 Year 3: $55,797 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,173 Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $41,761 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $37,930 Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $40,220 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,637 Year 3: $36,169 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,295 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $35,872 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $34,775 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,244 Year 2: $30,650 Year 3: $32,366 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $26,348 Year 2: $18,771 Year 3: $31,238 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,733 Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: $30,527 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,180 Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: $30,384	Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,596 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $64,407 Visual and Performing Arts, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $43,330 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,051 Year 2: $22,999 Year 3: $41,844 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $29,549 Year 2: $27,584 Year 3: $39,355 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $18,868 Year 3: N/A Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $20,472 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Film/Video and Photographic Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A

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