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Pomona HMC USC PLNU Oxy Scripps College Pepperdine UC Berkeley Stanford Emory Biola University Northwestern| Claremont McKenna College | Westmont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | Westmont College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,384 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #138 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | westmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | Westmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,800 | $50,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,800 | $50,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,650 | $16,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,978 | $36,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,149 | $32,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 97% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | Westmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 2,244 | ||
| Admitted | 645 | 1,792 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.8% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1560 | 1212/1418 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | Westmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | Westmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $25,123 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $259 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | Westmont College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | Westmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | 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
- Claremont McKenna College is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (1,384 students vs. 1,310 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. Westmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or Westmont College?
- Claremont McKenna College is 26.2% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($63,800.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at Claremont McKenna than Westmont College ($63,800.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claremont McKenna College than Westmont College ($29,978 vs. $36,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westmont College are 20.1% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($16,360 vs. $19,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than Claremont McKenna College (97% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 60.9% larger than aid received Westmont College ($52,149 vs. $32,414)
Claremont McKenna vs. Westmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or Westmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westmont College or Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College (1408) is 229 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming Claremont McKenna students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman Claremont McKenna students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Claremont McKenna (11.1%)
Claremont McKenna vs. Westmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than Westmont College (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $43,200 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $54,600)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $10,156 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($14,967 vs. $25,123)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($154 vs. $259)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/