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PLNU Pepperdine Biola University UCSB Chapman Wheaton College Loyola Marymount USD Azusa Pacific University UOP SCU Cal Poly| Westmont College | St John's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | St John's College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 439 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $14,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $29,265 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $22,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Westmont College | St John's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 453 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 | St John's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | St John's College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Westmont College | St John's College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | St John's 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 St John's College based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 439 students)
Westmont College vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or St John's College?
- Westmont College is 35.5% more expensive to attend than St John's College for in-state tuition ($48,840.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Westmont College than St John's College ($48,840.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than Westmont College ($29,265 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 7.1% lower than costs at Westmont College ($14,710 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than St John's College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 51.2% larger than aid received St John's College ($33,900 vs. $22,423)
Westmont College vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or Westmont College .
- Accepted freshman St John's College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than St John's College (54.1%)
Westmont College vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or St John's 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 St John's College and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than St John's College (77% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $19,000 more per year than St John's College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $35,600)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $1,877 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's College graduates. ($25,123 vs. $27,000)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than St John's College graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/