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PLNU Pepperdine Biola University UCSB Chapman Wheaton College Loyola Marymount USD Azusa Pacific University Messiah College UOP SCU| Westmont College | Houghton College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Houghton College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Houghton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #447 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | houghton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Houghton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,550 | $16,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,550 | $16,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,360 | $10,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,412 | $22,358 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,414 | $7,149 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Houghton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,244 | 1,068 | ||
| Admitted | 1,792 | 990 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 30/34 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1212/1418 | 1180/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Westmont College | Houghton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Houghton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $263 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Houghton College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Westmont College | Houghton College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Houghton 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
- Westmont College is larger than than Houghton College based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 1,014 students)
Westmont College vs. Houghton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Houghton College?
- Westmont College is 202.9% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($50,550.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.9% higher at Westmont College than Houghton College ($50,550.00 vs. $16,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houghton College than Westmont College ($22,358 vs. $36,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 51.3% lower than costs at Westmont College ($10,810 vs. $16,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 353.4% larger than aid received Houghton College ($32,414 vs. $7,149)
Westmont College vs. Houghton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Houghton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Houghton College or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 69 points higher than at Houghton College (1110)
- Incoming Westmont College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Houghton College (25)
- Accepted freshman Westmont College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Houghton College (3.25)
- Houghton College has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Westmont College (79.9%)
Westmont College vs. Houghton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Houghton 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 Houghton College and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than Houghton College (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Houghton College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $44,300)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $377 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($25,123 vs. $25,500)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($259 vs. $263)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Houghton College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/