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Overview |
Hamline University | Westminster | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,432 | 1,214 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | #149 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,134 | $40,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,134 | $40,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,030 | $11,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,759 | $28,156 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,981 | $28,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,185 | 2,634 | ||
| Admitted | 2,861 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1146/1393 | 1148/1378 | ||
| 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 |
Hamline University | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Hamline University | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Westminster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hamline University is larger than than Westminster based on total student enrollment (2,432 students vs. 1,214 students)
Hamline University vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Westminster?
- Hamline University is 15.3% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($47,134.00 vs. $40,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Hamline University than Westminster College ($47,134.00 vs. $40,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Westminster ($22,759 vs. $28,156)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 2.2% lower than costs at Hamline University ($11,770 vs. $12,030)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University as Westminster College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 18.5% larger than aid received Westminster College ($33,981 vs. $28,677)
Hamline University vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 3 points higher than at Westminster (1124)
- Incoming Hamline University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Westminster (25)
- Accepted freshman Westminster students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Westminster (68.8%)
Hamline University vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline University or Westminster? 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 and Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Westminster College (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Westminster graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $53,900)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Westminster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/