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Kenyon Wooster Oberlin PLNU Bucknell Lafayette College Skidmore College Pepperdine DePauw Miami Miami Union College| Westmont College | Denison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Denison | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 2,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,550 | $64,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,550 | $64,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,360 | $15,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,412 | $42,177 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,414 | $34,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,244 | 14,580 | ||
| Admitted | 1,792 | 2,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1212/1418 | 1300/1470 | ||
| 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 |
Westmont College | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $268 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Westmont College | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Denison | ||
| 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
- Denison University is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (2,405 students vs. 1,310 students)
Westmont College vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Denison?
- Denison University is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($64,000.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.6% higher at Denison than Westmont College ($64,000.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westmont College than Denison ($36,412 vs. $42,177)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 6.2% lower than costs at Westmont College ($15,400 vs. $16,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than Denison University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Westmont College ($34,723 vs. $32,414)
Westmont College vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Westmont College .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Denison (16.9%)
Westmont College vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Denison? 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 Denison and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Westmont College (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $54,600)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $877 lower median federal student loan debt than Denison graduates. ($25,123 vs. $26,000)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Denison graduates. ($259 vs. $268)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/