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Overview |
Cal State Long Beach | Westmont College | ||
| Location | Long Beach, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 38,973 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #507 | #146 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csulb.edu | westmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Long Beach | Westmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $48,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $48,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,932 | $15,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,346 | $33,112 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,478 | $33,900 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 97% |
Admission |
Cal State Long Beach | Westmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,718 | 2,326 | ||
| Admitted | 29,851 | 1,907 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1280/1458 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Cal State Long Beach | Westmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Long Beach | Westmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,123 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $259 |
Diversity |
Cal State Long Beach | Westmont College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Cal State Long Beach | Westmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Long Beach | Westmont College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Long Beach is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (38,973 students vs. 1,284 students)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Westmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Long Beach or Westmont College?
- Westmont College is 750.6% more expensive to attend than Cal State Long Beach for in-state tuition ($48,840.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.2% higher at Westmont College than California State University Long Beach ($48,840.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Long Beach than Westmont College ($9,346 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California State University Long Beach are 5.5% lower than costs at Westmont College ($14,932 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than California State University Long Beach (97% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 257.7% larger than aid received California State University Long Beach ($33,900 vs. $9,478)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Westmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Long Beach or Westmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westmont College or Cal State Long Beach .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 123 points higher than at Cal State Long Beach (1056)
- Incoming Westmont College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Cal State Long Beach (23)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Long Beach students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Cal State Long Beach (40%)
Cal State Long Beach vs. Westmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Long Beach 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 Cal State Long Beach.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than California State University Long Beach (77% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Cal State Long Beach graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $51,100)
- California State University Long Beach students graduate with a $10,123 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,123)
- Cal State Long Beach graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($155 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cal State Long Beach students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/