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PLNU Azusa Pacific University Pepperdine Whittier College University of Redlands Biola University California Baptist University Cal State Fullerton UCSB Chapman Cal State LA California State University-Northridge| University of La Verne | Westmont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
La Verne | Westmont College | ||
| Location | La Verne, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,596 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #370 | #138 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laverne.edu | westmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Verne | Westmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,850 | $50,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,850 | $50,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,180 | $16,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,216 | $36,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,314 | $32,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
La Verne | Westmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,813 | 2,244 | ||
| Admitted | 5,242 | 1,792 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1303 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
La Verne | Westmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Verne | Westmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,123 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $259 |
Diversity |
La Verne | Westmont College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 27% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 50% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
La Verne | Westmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 33% | ||
Campus |
La Verne | Westmont College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of La Verne is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (5,596 students vs. 1,310 students)
La Verne vs. Westmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Verne or Westmont College?
- Westmont College is 10.3% more expensive to attend than La Verne for in-state tuition ($50,550.00 vs. $45,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.3% higher at Westmont College than University of La Verne ($50,550.00 vs. $45,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of La Verne than Westmont College ($27,216 vs. $36,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of La Verne are 7.8% lower than costs at Westmont College ($15,180 vs. $16,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of La Verne than Westmont College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of La Verne students is 5.9% larger than aid received Westmont College ($34,314 vs. $32,414)
La Verne vs. Westmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Verne or Westmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westmont College or La Verne .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 145 points higher than at La Verne (1034)
- Incoming Westmont College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at La Verne (22)
- Accepted freshman Westmont College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at La Verne (3.24)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than La Verne (48.5%)
La Verne vs. Westmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Verne 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 La Verne.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than University of La Verne (77% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $2,600 more per year than La Verne graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $52,000)
- University of La Verne students graduate with a $123 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,123)
- La Verne 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 La Verne students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/