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Overview |
Westmont College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Westmont College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Westmont College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (1,607 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Westmont College ($60,350.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westmont College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($33,112 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westmont College are 7.3% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($15,760 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 30.8% larger than aid received Westmont College ($44,331 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Westmont College .
- Accepted freshman Westmont College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Hobart William Smith Colleges (68.4%)
Westmont College vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $5,600 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $54,600)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $1,877 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($25,123 vs. $27,000)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/