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PLNU Vassar Fordham Pepperdine St Lawrence University Skidmore College Biola University Emerson UCSB Chapman BU Bryn Mawr| Westmont College | Sarah Lawrence College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Bronxville, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,696 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #132 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | slc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $60,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $60,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $16,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $42,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $33,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 87% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 5,186 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 2,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1260/1450 | ||
| 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 | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $13,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $139 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Westmont College | Sarah Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Sarah 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
- Sarah Lawrence College is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (1,696 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. Sarah Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Sarah Lawrence?
- Sarah Lawrence College is 24.3% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($60,700.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Sarah Lawrence than Westmont College ($60,700.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westmont College than Sarah Lawrence ($33,112 vs. $42,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westmont College are 6.5% lower than costs at Sarah Lawrence College ($15,760 vs. $16,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than Sarah Lawrence College (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Sarah Lawrence College students is 0.2% larger than aid received Westmont College ($33,957 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. Sarah Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Sarah Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sarah Lawrence or Westmont College .
- Accepted freshman Sarah Lawrence students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Sarah Lawrence (49.9%)
Westmont College vs. Sarah Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Sarah 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 Sarah Lawrence and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than Sarah Lawrence College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Sarah Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $44,100)
- Sarah Lawrence College students graduate with a $11,623 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($13,500 vs. $25,123)
- Sarah Lawrence graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($139 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sarah Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/