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Overview |
Westminster | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,280 | 2,415 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminstercollege.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,832 | $47,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,832 | $47,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $13,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,068 | $28,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,787 | $35,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Westminster | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,205 | 4,126 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 3,735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1166/1373 | 1110/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Westminster | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Westminster | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Westminster | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Westminster | Whitworth University | ||
| 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
- Whitworth University is larger than than Westminster based on total student enrollment (2,415 students vs. 1,280 students)
Westminster vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster or Whitworth University?
- Whitworth University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($47,700.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Whitworth University than Westminster College ($47,700.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Whitworth University ($27,068 vs. $28,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 18.8% lower than costs at Whitworth University ($11,024 vs. $13,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Whitworth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitworth University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Westminster College ($35,336 vs. $27,787)
Westminster vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or Westminster .
- Accepted freshman Whitworth University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Westminster (3.57)
- Whitworth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Westminster (69.8%)
Westminster vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster or Whitworth University? 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 Whitworth University and Westminster.
- The graduation rate at Whitworth University is higher than Westminster College (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Whitworth University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $46,200)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Whitworth University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Westminster graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Whitworth University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Westminster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whitworth University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/