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Overview |
PLNU | Westmont College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,494 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #138 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | westmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Westmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,600 | $50,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,600 | $50,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $16,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,370 | $36,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,277 | $32,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
PLNU | Westmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,065 | 2,244 | ||
| Admitted | 2,506 | 1,792 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1410 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Westmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Westmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,123 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $259 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Westmont College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
PLNU | Westmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 33% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (4,494 students vs. 1,310 students)
PLNU vs. Westmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Westmont College?
- Westmont College is 18.7% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($50,550.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Westmont College than Point Loma Nazarene University ($50,550.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Loma Nazarene University than Westmont College ($36,370 vs. $36,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 27.3% lower than costs at Westmont College ($12,850 vs. $16,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than Point Loma Nazarene University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 59.9% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($32,414 vs. $20,277)
PLNU vs. Westmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Westmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westmont College or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 31 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming PLNU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Westmont College (79.9%)
PLNU vs. Westmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (77% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $1,100 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $123 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,123)
- PLNU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($258 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU 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/