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PLNU Chapman Pepperdine USF UC Davis Biola University Loyola Marymount UC Berkeley UCSB UC Merced UC Riverside USC| University of the Pacific | Westmont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UOP | Westmont College | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,755 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #138 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | westmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | Westmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,506 | $50,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,506 | $50,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,688 | $16,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,975 | $36,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,314 | $32,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
UOP | Westmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,763 | 2,244 | ||
| Admitted | 5,467 | 1,792 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 79.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UOP | Westmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | Westmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $25,123 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $259 |
Diversity |
UOP | Westmont College | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
UOP | Westmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UOP | 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
- University of the Pacific is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (6,755 students vs. 1,310 students)
UOP vs. Westmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or Westmont College?
- University of the Pacific is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($54,506.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at UOP than Westmont College ($54,506.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than Westmont College ($30,975 vs. $36,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westmont College are 2% lower than costs at University of the Pacific ($16,360 vs. $16,688)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Pacific than Westmont College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 18.2% larger than aid received Westmont College ($38,314 vs. $32,414)
UOP vs. Westmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or Westmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westmont College or UOP .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 27 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming UOP students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman Westmont College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Westmont College (79.9%)
UOP vs. Westmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP 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 UOP.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than University of the Pacific (77% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $26,800 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $54,600)
- University of the Pacific students graduate with a $498 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($24,625 vs. $25,123)
- UOP graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($254 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/