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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 43% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1500/1570 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $205 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | WUSTL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 1,389 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or WUSTL ?
- Claremont McKenna College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than WUSTL for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $59,420.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Claremont McKenna than Washington University in St Louis ($60,480.00 vs. $59,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than Claremont McKenna ($23,432 vs. $28,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington University in St Louis are 1.3% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($18,470 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claremont McKenna College than Washington University in St Louis (49% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 16.3% larger than aid received Claremont McKenna College ($58,188 vs. $50,020)
Claremont McKenna vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 61 points higher than at Claremont McKenna (1408)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Claremont McKenna (31)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Claremont McKenna (3.89)
- WUSTL has a higher acceptance rate (11.8%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Claremont McKenna College (93% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $15,000 more per year than WUSTL graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $82,800)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $4,933 lower median federal student loan debt than WUSTL graduates. ($14,967 vs. $19,900)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than WUSTL graduates. ($154 vs. $205)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/