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Choosing between Scripps College and Whittier College for a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science depends on several factors, such as academic offerings, campus culture, and resources. Here are some reasons why one might choose Scripps College over Whittier College for this program:

Reputation and Academic Excellence

Scripps College is part of the Claremont Colleges, which is a highly regarded consortium. This affiliation gives Scripps students access to resources, classes, and faculty from neighboring

The most preferred course by Indian students at Scripps College is Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for political scientists was $132,350 in May 2023. Some of the job profiles and estimated salary ranges are mentioned below:

Graduates of Scripps College's Media Studies program are prepared for a variety of professions in journalism, non-profits, digital media, public relations, advertising, film, and academia. The median annual wage for Media study graduates was recorded at $66,320 in May 2023 by the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Some of the jobs and estimated salaries are outlined below-

The data for the global rankings of Scripps College is not available. However, the college has some other valuable rankings. Forbes ranked the college #218 in the Top colleges list 2025 and the Wall Street Journal ranked Scripps College #1 for student experience. According to US News and World Report Scripps College ranked #44 in National Liberal Arts Colleges, #80 in Best Value Schools, #61 in Best Undergraduate Teaching and #144 in Top Performers on Social Mobility. 

Finding part-time jobs at Scripps College is manageable for students. The college offers on-campus employment to students. Students are allowed to work for 20 hours per week. Students are paid hourly. The hourly wage for on-campus employment is approximately $9 per hour.  

Students can work off campus at other Claremont Colleges or with partnering community service organizations. Both on-campus and off-campus jobs are posted at ClaremontConnect. 

Student reviews of Scripps College highlight positive experiences. Students mention that the students are kind, driven, and sincere, and thousands of opportunities are available for students. Scripps is not a party school party days are fixed for Thursdays and Saturdays. Thursdays and Saturdays. Students appreciate the academics with small class sizes and unique learning methods. An immense amount of opportunities to get engaged through clubs, rec sports, and social gatherings.

Concerns about the availability of financial aid are raised in several evaluations, especially for middle-class families who might not get much assistance.

The tuition cost at Scripps College is $65,950 (INR 55,44,301). Scripps College charges a student body fee of $300 (INR 25,220). The annual cost of books and supplies is estimated to be $800 (INR 67,254). This sums up to $67,050 (INR 56,36,776) which excludes meals, housing and personal expenses. 

Scripps College is costlier than Whittier College. The tuition cost at Scripps College is $65,950 and that of Whittier College is $50,410. The estimated cost of attendance at Scripps College is $90,886 whereas that of Whittier College is $67,621. Other cost comparison is mentioned below-

Following are the English proficiency tests and minimum scores accepted by Scripps College:

The tuition fee at Scripps College is $65,950 (INR 55,44,301) per year. A breakdown of costs at Scripps College is outlined below-

The application fee charged by Scripps College is $60 (INR 5,044). Application fee can be paid via checks, money orders, electronic checks via CASHNet, International Payments. Applicants can also apply for fee waiver in the Common Application fee waiver section. 

The general eligibility criteria required by the university for admission to the BSc course at Mansoravar Global University is candidates must qualify their Class 12 from relevant stream with a minimum of 50%. After qualifying the eligibility criteria, candidates are required to qualify for the merit list released by the university based on the applicants' last qualifying scores. Additionally, the university offers BSc courses in three years and four years of BSc (Hons.) courses. 

Steps involved in the application process at Scripps College-

Students can apply on the Common App.

Fill your credentials.

Documents required to upload are-

• School Report and Counselor Recommendation
• Two letters of recommendation from academic teachers.
• Official transcripts
• English proficiency test scores.
• Official results of any International or national exams
• Certified English translations of all documents

Complete the international student financial form found on the college website and submit it with your application.

The college will notify you once the application is reviewed. 

The acceptance rate of Scripps College is 34%. In previous years the acceptance rate was about 28%. It is a highly selective college. The little rise in the acceptance rate could be a sign of a shrinking pool of competitors. 

Documents required in the visa process to study at Scripps College are as follows-

• A valid Passport valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in the U.S.
• Passport-sized photos
• I-20 Form
• English proficiency test scores.
• DS-160 form completed and submitted
• SEVIS I-901 form fee receipt
• Application fee payment receipt
• Evidence of your educational background ( Transcripts, Diplomas, Degrees, or certificates from schools you have attended)
• Financial documents showing sufficient financial resources to cover tuition and living expenses, such as bank statements or affidavits of support.
• Visa appointment confirmation

Deadlines for submitting applications at Scripps College are as follows-

Yes, an Indian student can apply to Scripps College, but an average Indian student has a chance only if he or she meets the academic and extracurricular requirement. Scripps College is a selective liberal arts college in California which looks for well-rounded applicants with strong academic performance and extracurricular involvements, personal essays and recommendation letters.