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Butler PLNU Pepperdine Denison Biola University Purdue IU UCSB Chapman Oberlin Wabash College IWU| Westmont College | DePauw University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | DePauw | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Greencastle, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 1,819 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #95 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | depauw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | DePauw | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,550 | $56,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,550 | $56,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,360 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,412 | $30,507 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,414 | $42,053 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | DePauw | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,244 | 7,197 | ||
| Admitted | 1,792 | 3,891 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1212/1418 | 1140/1430 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Westmont College | DePauw | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | DePauw | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $61,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $25,588 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $264 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | DePauw | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Westmont College | DePauw | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | DePauw | ||
| 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
- DePauw University is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (1,819 students vs. 1,310 students)
Westmont College vs. DePauw Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or DePauw?
- DePauw University is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($56,030.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at DePauw than Westmont College ($56,030.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at DePauw University than Westmont College ($30,507 vs. $36,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DePauw University are 10.2% lower than costs at Westmont College ($14,850 vs. $16,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DePauw University than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DePauw University students is 29.7% larger than aid received Westmont College ($42,053 vs. $32,414)
Westmont College vs. DePauw Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or DePauw? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DePauw or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at DePauw University (1208) is 29 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming DePauw students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman DePauw students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than DePauw (54.1%)
Westmont College vs. DePauw Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or DePauw? 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 DePauw and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at DePauw is higher than Westmont College (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from DePauw University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($61,000 vs. $54,600)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $465 lower median federal student loan debt than DePauw graduates. ($25,123 vs. $25,588)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than DePauw graduates. ($259 vs. $264)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePauw students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/