by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Whittier worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Whittier is ranked #2,738 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within California, it ranks #219 of 304 for value.
These Whittier majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Child development | #62 of 67 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | #159 of 169 |
| English | #496 of 579 |
| General English Literature | #496 of 579 |
| Exercise Science | #514 of 547 |
| English Language & Literature | #544 of 645 |
| Health & Physical Education | #704 of 757 |
| Athletic Training | #704 of 757 |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies | #728 of 783 |
| Biology Studies | #918 of 1,050 |
Below is the detailed Whittier value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Whittier College is ranked #96 out of #346 in California for quality and #219 out of #304 for California value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Whittier financial aid page to be sure.
Whittier College is ranked #2,738 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Whittier College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Whittier costs about $28,453. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $113,814 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $64,277 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $25,757 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $28,453 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $113,814 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Whittier net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Whittier costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Whittier degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $257,108 | — | — |
| All Students | $113,814 | #2,738 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $103,028 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $257,108 | — | — |
| All Students | $113,814 | #219 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $103,028 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Whittier shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22,678 |
| $30K–$48K | $30,119 |
| $48K–$75K | $28,096 |
| $75K–$110K | $27,433 |
| Over $110K | $35,090 |
About 93% of Whittier undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $32,501 per year. Get more details on the Whittier financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Whittier cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.