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Overview |
Westmont College | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1090/1450 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Westmont College | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $268 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 64% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Westmont College | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Fisk University | ||
| 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
- Westmont College is larger than than Fisk University based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 1,055 students)
Westmont College vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Fisk University?
- Westmont College is 126.1% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($48,840.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.1% higher at Westmont College than Fisk University ($48,840.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fisk University than Westmont College ($20,578 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fisk University are 37% lower than costs at Westmont College ($11,500 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fisk University than Westmont College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 82.5% larger than aid received Fisk University ($33,900 vs. $18,580)
Westmont College vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 242 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Westmont College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Westmont College students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Fisk University (71%)
Westmont College vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Fisk 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 Fisk University and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than Fisk University (77% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $18,700 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $35,900)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $877 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($25,123 vs. $26,000)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($259 vs. $268)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/