by our College Data Analytics TeamMost students won’t pay the advertised price of a school. Instead, they will be provided with a financial aid plan that includes a mix of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. But some kinds of aid are more desirable than others, and some students will get more than others.
Interested in understanding the financial aid resources available at Whittier and your eligibility? Find the answers you seek below.
Whittier College average financial aid offer for freshmen students is $32,820.00. 96% of first-year students are awarded financial aid, primarily comprising grants and scholarships.
Financial aid helps decrease the expense, or the “sticker” price of the school. But keep in mind that the only real discounts off the cost of college are in the form of grants and scholarships.
Worried about the student loans that might be part of a financing offer? View the average amount of debt per student at Whittier College.
Institutional scholarships and grants refer to financial aid provided directly by a college or university to support students in covering their educational expenses. These awards can be either merit-based or need-based and do not require repayment. Merit-based institutional scholarships reward students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievements, talents, or skills in specific areas. Such scholarships often take into account a student’s high school performance, standardized test scores, or extracurricular activities. On the other hand, need-based institutional grants are allocated to students who exhibit financial need. The amount awarded is usually determined by the student’s family’s financial circumstances and aims to cover the difference between the cost of attendance and the family’s capacity to pay. To assess eligibility for need-based grants, colleges and universities may use information from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or other financial aid forms. Institutional scholarships and grants play a crucial role in assisting students, as they can considerably lower the cost of college and make higher education more attainable.
The stats below refer to aid that is provided by Whittier College.
96% of first-year students (474 total) were offered scholarships at Whittier College, averaging $27,915.00 per person. This puts it the top 25th percentile among colleges and universities nationwide.
As well as scholarships, 35% of first-year students (171 total) got a federal grant, for about $5,430.00 per person.
The table below shows grant and scholarship distributions by income for first-year students getting any sort of federally-funded Title IV aid, including Federal PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 15.82% | $40,245.00 |
| Income 30k-48k | 9.33% | $39,386.00 |
| Income 48k-75k | 12.37% | $36,917.00 |
| Income 75k-110k | 14.40% | $33,713.00 |
| Income 110k + | 22.92% | $27,121.00 |
The table above displays students who are getting Title IV aid, federal aid from the government including loans, grants or work-study. Get more info on Title IV here.
474 Whittier undergrads obtain grant aid (this is about 96% of the entire undergraduate student population). The average amount these students receive is $32,820.00.
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