U of E vs Whitworth University

Nestled in the heart of Indiana, the University of Evansville and Whitworth University, located in the picturesque city of Spokane, Washington, stand as two distinct academic havens, each offering a unique educational experience. While both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in several key aspects. The University of Evansville boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body, while Whitworth University maintains a smaller student population, fostering a close-knit community. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further distinctions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your higher education journey. Discover which university aligns best with your aspirations and pave the way for a fulfilling academic adventure.

	University of Evansville	Whitworth University
Overview
Location	Evansville, Indiana	Spokane, Washington
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	78.0%	79.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	75.0%	91.5%
Application fees
SAT range	1050 - 1250	1070 - 1280
ACT range	22 - 29	22 - 28
Students submitting SAT score	51.0%	26.0%
Students submitting ACT score	26.0%	9.0%
Total number of applicants	3,661	3,944
Total number of admissions given out	2,744	3,607
Admitted students who chose to enroll	327	534
Yield rate	11.9%	14.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$55,670	$62,786
Average net price	$21,019	$27,438
Tuition	$38,600	$46,350
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,940 Meal plan: $6,830	Room/dormitory: $6,850 Meal plan: $5,650
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $31,657	98.0% Average amount $34,270
Students receiving federal student loan	53.0% Average amount $4,974	65.0% Average amount $5,576
Students taking out private loans	10.0% Average amount $15,977	7.0% Average amount $15,705

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,796 Men 39.9% Women 60.1%	2,309 Men 41.1% Women 58.9%
Graduate students	282 Men 30.5% Women 69.5%	372 Men 33.6% Women 66.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	35.4%	26.9%
International students	5.5%	4.6%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,013	1,335
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Indiana Illinois Ohio Tennessee	Washington Oregon Hawaii California Idaho

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Business Engineering Visual & Performing Arts Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Education Business Multidisciplinary Studies Health Professions Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	69.3%	75.4%
Dropout rate	7.8%	3.1%
Transferred out	22.5%	21.2%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $67,214 Year 2: $68,153 Year 3: $70,827 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,140 Year 2: $57,556 Year 3: $66,202 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,206 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $57,264 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $54,948 Year 3: $53,543 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,615 Year 2: $45,221 Year 3: $53,185 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,029 Year 3: $34,532 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,141 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,403 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: N/A Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,104 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,327 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $85,959 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,209 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $80,090 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,919 Year 2: $57,705 Year 3: $62,262 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,710 Year 2: $52,789 Year 3: $58,401 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,839 Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $56,850 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,348 Year 2: $40,747 Year 3: $45,144 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,147 Year 2: $43,575 Year 3: $43,661 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,371 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $37,590 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,632 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $36,382 Sociology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,586 Year 2: $28,055 Year 3: $35,703

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