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Overview |
Eastern University | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,981 | 1,203 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #851 | #546 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,760 | $38,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,760 | $38,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,168 | $12,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,900 | $21,089 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,308 | $30,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,852 | 2,650 | ||
| Admitted | 2,670 | 2,266 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.6% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 1040/1258 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
Eastern University | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | Westminster 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
- Eastern University is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (6,981 students vs. 1,203 students)
Eastern University vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Eastern University for in-state tuition ($38,760.00 vs. $36,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Westminster College than Eastern University ($38,760.00 vs. $36,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Eastern University ($21,089 vs. $21,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 6.4% lower than costs at Eastern University ($12,380 vs. $13,168)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Eastern University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 2.3% larger than aid received Westminster College ($31,308 vs. $30,615)
Eastern University vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1028) is 2 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Eastern University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- Eastern University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Westminster College (85.5%)
Eastern University vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University or Westminster 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 Westminster College and Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Eastern University (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $200 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $45,700)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/