- Both Northwest University and Whitman College are private.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- Whitman College has more expensive tuition of $61,492 than Northwest University ($36,035).
- Whitman College has tighter acceptance rate of 51.73% than Northwest University (97.44%).
- Whitman College has higher SAT scores of 1,390 than Northwest University (1,175).
- Whitman College is larger with 1,493 students than Northwest University (1,014 students).
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| #1 in Washington | Rankings | #73 in Liberal Arts Colleges #10 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Kirkland, WA | Location | Walla Walla, WA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $36,035 | Undergraduate | $61,492 |
| $20,959 | Graduate | |
| $22,181 | Financial Aid | $30,263 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 97.44% | Acceptance Rate | 51.73% |
| 43.11% | Yield | 18.43% |
| 1,175 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,390 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,014 | Total Students | 1,493 |
| 720 | Undergraduate | 1,493 |
| 294 | Graduate | 0 |
| 10 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 90% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 6% | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $46,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 559) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 886) $6,260 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 56 Full-time 164 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 178 Full-time 19 Part-time |
| 212 Full-time 189 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 443 Full-time 70 Part-time |
| $63,273 for Faculties $55,915 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,384 for Faculties $62,153 Part-time |