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Overview |
Westmont College | F&M | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,550 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,550 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,360 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,412 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,414 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 68% |
Admission |
Westmont College | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,244 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 1,792 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1212/1418 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $227 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Westmont College | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | F&M | ||
| 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
- Franklin and Marshall College is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 1,310 students)
Westmont College vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 34.9% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at F&M than Westmont College ($68,180.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westmont College than F&M ($36,412 vs. $37,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 5.1% lower than costs at Westmont College ($15,568 vs. $16,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than Franklin and Marshall College (97% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 41.2% larger than aid received Westmont College ($45,764 vs. $32,414)
Westmont College vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Westmont College .
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than F&M (31.8%)
Westmont College vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or F&M? 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 F&M and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Westmont College (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $54,600)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $3,123 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,123)
- F&M graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($227 vs. $259)
- More F&M 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/