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Overview |
Westmont College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $227 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Westmont College | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Gettysburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gettysburg College is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (2,854 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 26.5% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Gettysburg College than Westmont College ($61,760.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westmont College than Gettysburg College ($33,112 vs. $33,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 5.6% lower than costs at Westmont College ($14,930 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than Gettysburg College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 27.5% larger than aid received Westmont College ($43,239 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Westmont College .
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Gettysburg College (56.3%)
Westmont College vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Gettysburg College is higher than Westmont College (85% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $54,600)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $3,123 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,123)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($227 vs. $259)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westmont College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/