Marlboro College vs Whitman College

Marlboro College and Whitman College, both esteemed liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Marlboro, with its rigorous curriculum and emphasis on self-directed learning, boasts a 75% acceptance rate and a student body of around 300, fostering a close-knit community. Whitman, known for its strong sciences and arts programs, has a slightly higher acceptance rate of 80% and a larger student body of over 1,400, providing a more diverse and vibrant campus life. While both colleges share a commitment to academic excellence, their unique characteristics may appeal to different types of students. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover which college better aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Marlboro College	Whitman College
Overview
Location	Marlboro, Vermont	Walla Walla, Washington
Campus setting	Rural: 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		89.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	83.1%	59.0%
Application fees		$50
SAT range	N/A	1295 - 1455
ACT range	N/A	29 - 33
Students submitting SAT score		21.0%
Students submitting ACT score		19.0%
Total number of applicants	201	5,155
Total number of admissions given out	167	3,039
Admitted students who chose to enroll	47	477
Yield rate	28.1%	15.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Not required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$39,665	$71,982
Average net price		$35,627
Tuition	$26,500	$55,560
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,285 Meal plan: $5,310	Room/dormitory: $6,080 Meal plan: $7,720
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		91.0% Average amount $30,781
Students receiving federal student loan		42.0% Average amount $4,853
Students taking out private loans		2.0% Average amount $14,105

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

Academics
Popular study areas		Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Visual & Performing Arts English Language and Literature Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	N/A	9:1
Institutional accreditation	N/A	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	N/A	88.7%
Dropout rate	N/A	1.6%
Transferred out	N/A	8.0%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,389 Year 2: $72,796 Year 3: N/A	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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