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PLNU Azusa Pacific University Pepperdine The Master's College and Seminary California Baptist University UCSB Chapman Loyola Marymount Concordia University-Irvine Wheaton College USD Cal State Long Beach| Biola University | Westmont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Biola University | Westmont College | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #146 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | westmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Westmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $48,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $48,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $15,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $33,112 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $33,900 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Biola University | Westmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 2,326 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 1,907 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1280/1458 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Biola University | Westmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Westmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $25,123 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $259 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Westmont College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Biola University | Westmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | Westmont College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Biola University is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 1,284 students)
Biola University vs. Westmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Westmont College?
- Westmont College is 10% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($48,840.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at Westmont College than Biola University ($48,840.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than Westmont College ($31,522 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 49.8% lower than costs at Westmont College ($10,522 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 27.8% larger than aid received Biola University ($33,900 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. Westmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Westmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westmont College or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 64 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming Westmont College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman Biola University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. Westmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or Westmont College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Westmont College and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than Biola University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $623 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,123)
- Biola University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($253 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/