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Overview |
West Point | Messiah College | ||
| Location | West Point, New York | Grantham, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,393 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westpoint.edu | messiah.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Point | Messiah College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $38,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $38,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $11,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $27,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
West Point | Messiah College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,559 | 2,438 | ||
| Admitted | 1,501 | 1,936 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12% | 79.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 78.1% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1450 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
West Point | Messiah College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Point | Messiah College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $268 |
Diversity |
West Point | Messiah College | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
West Point | Messiah College | ||
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| % In-State | 7% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 92% | 35% | ||
Campus |
West Point | Messiah College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- United States Military Academy is larger than than Messiah College based on total student enrollment (4,393 students vs. 3,231 students)
West Point vs. Messiah College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Point or Messiah College?
- Messiah College is ?% more expensive to attend than West Point for in-state tuition ($38,550.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Messiah College than United States Military Academy ($38,550.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Messiah College than United States Military Academy (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Messiah College students is ?% larger than aid received United States Military Academy ($27,519 vs. $0)
West Point vs. Messiah College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Point or Messiah College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Messiah College or West Point .
- Accepted freshman West Point students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Messiah College (3.8)
- Messiah College has a higher acceptance rate (79.4%) than West Point (12%)
West Point vs. Messiah College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Point or Messiah 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 Messiah College and West Point.
- The graduation rate at West Point is higher than Messiah College (80% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/