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PLNU Pepperdine Biola University UCSB Chapman Wheaton College Loyola Marymount USD Wheaton College Azusa Pacific University UOP SCU| Westmont College | Gordon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Gordon College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Wenham, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 1,610 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | gordon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Gordon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,550 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,550 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,360 | $12,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,412 | $25,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,414 | $15,740 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Gordon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,244 | 2,579 | ||
| Admitted | 1,792 | 1,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 58.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1212/1418 | 1168/1370 | ||
| 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 | Gordon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Gordon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Gordon College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Westmont College | Gordon College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Gordon College | ||
| 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
- Gordon College is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 1,310 students)
Westmont College vs. Gordon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Gordon College?
- Westmont College is 87.2% more expensive to attend than Gordon College for in-state tuition ($50,550.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.2% higher at Westmont College than Gordon College ($50,550.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gordon College than Westmont College ($25,250 vs. $36,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gordon College are 29.3% lower than costs at Westmont College ($12,650 vs. $16,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gordon College than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 105.9% larger than aid received Gordon College ($32,414 vs. $15,740)
Westmont College vs. Gordon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Gordon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gordon College or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 67 points higher than at Gordon College (1112)
- Incoming Westmont College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Gordon College (26)
- Accepted freshman Westmont College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Gordon College (3.58)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Gordon College (58.8%)
Westmont College vs. Gordon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Gordon 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 Gordon College and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than Gordon College (77% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $9,300 more per year than Gordon College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $45,300)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $1,877 lower median federal student loan debt than Gordon College graduates. ($25,123 vs. $27,000)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Gordon College graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gordon College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/