Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Chapman Pepperdine USD SCU USC Oxy PLNU UCLA Cal Poly San Diego State UCI UCSD| Loyola Marymount University | Westmont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Loyola Marymount | Westmont College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,165 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #70 | #146 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lmu.edu | westmont.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Loyola Marymount | Westmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,630 | $48,840 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,630 | $48,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,098 | $15,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $52,815 | $33,112 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,901 | $33,900 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Loyola Marymount | Westmont College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,695 | 2,326 | ||
| Admitted | 8,963 | 1,907 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.3% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1460 | 1280/1458 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Loyola Marymount | Westmont College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Loyola Marymount | Westmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,700 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,668 | $25,123 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $259 |
Diversity |
Loyola Marymount | Westmont College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Loyola Marymount | Westmont College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Loyola Marymount | Westmont College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Loyola Marymount University is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (10,165 students vs. 1,284 students)
Loyola Marymount vs. Westmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Loyola Marymount or Westmont College?
- Loyola Marymount University is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($54,630.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Loyola Marymount than Westmont College ($54,630.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westmont College than Loyola Marymount ($33,112 vs. $52,815)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westmont College are 2.1% lower than costs at Loyola Marymount University ($15,760 vs. $16,098)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Loyola Marymount University than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 62.2% larger than aid received Loyola Marymount University ($33,900 vs. $20,901)
Loyola Marymount vs. Westmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Loyola Marymount or Westmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westmont College or Loyola Marymount .
- The average SAT score at Loyola Marymount University (1222) is 43 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming Loyola Marymount students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman Loyola Marymount students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Loyola Marymount (41.3%)
Loyola Marymount vs. Westmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Loyola Marymount 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 Loyola Marymount.
- The graduation rate at Loyola Marymount is the same as at Westmont College (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Loyola Marymount University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($65,700 vs. $54,600)
- Loyola Marymount University students graduate with a $3,455 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($21,668 vs. $25,123)
- Loyola Marymount graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($224 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Loyola Marymount students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/