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PLNU Pepperdine Biola University UCSB Chapman DU CU Boulder Wheaton College Loyola Marymount Wesleyan University USD Lewis and Clark| Westmont College | Colorado College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Colorado College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Colorado Springs, CO | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 2,203 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #80 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | coloradocollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Colorado College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $64,554 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $64,554 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $14,376 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $33,178 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $46,160 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 54% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Colorado College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 7,846 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 1,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 16.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 41.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.98 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1260/1480 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Westmont College | Colorado College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Colorado College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $211 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Colorado College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Westmont College | Colorado College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Colorado College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colorado College is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (2,203 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. Colorado College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Colorado College?
- Colorado College is 32.2% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Colorado College than Westmont College ($64,554.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westmont College than Colorado College ($33,112 vs. $33,178)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado College are 9.6% lower than costs at Westmont College ($14,376 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than Colorado College (97% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 36.2% larger than aid received Westmont College ($46,160 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. Colorado College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Colorado College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colorado College or Westmont College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Westmont College vs. Colorado College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Colorado 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 Colorado College and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is higher than Westmont College (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Colorado College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $46,000)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $4,623 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,123)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($211 vs. $259)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westmont College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/