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PLNU St Olaf Pepperdine Oberlin Biola University Beloit College Macalester College UCSB Chapman Denison IWU Whitman College| Westmont College | Lawrence University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,550 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,550 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,360 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,412 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,414 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,244 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 1,792 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1212/1418 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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 | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $282 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Westmont College | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Lawrence University is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (1,410 students vs. 1,310 students)
Westmont College vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Lawrence than Westmont College ($55,149.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Westmont College ($27,393 vs. $36,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 38.2% lower than costs at Westmont College ($11,838 vs. $16,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 24.7% larger than aid received Westmont College ($40,431 vs. $32,414)
Westmont College vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Westmont College .
- Accepted freshman Westmont College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Lawrence (63%)
Westmont College vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is the same as at Lawrence University (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $45,600)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $2,227 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($25,123 vs. $27,350)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($259 vs. $282)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/