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Overview |
Westmont College | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Westmont College | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1240/1410 | ||
| 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 | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Westmont College | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | St Lawrence University | ||
| 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
- St Lawrence University is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (2,175 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at St Lawrence University than Westmont College ($61,600.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westmont College than St Lawrence University ($33,112 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westmont College are 1.5% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($15,760 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Lawrence University than Westmont College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 30.1% larger than aid received Westmont College ($44,093 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or Westmont College .
- Accepted freshman St Lawrence University students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than St Lawrence University (63.5%)
Westmont College vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or St Lawrence University? 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 Lawrence University and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Westmont College (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $1,500 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $53,100)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $1,877 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($25,123 vs. $27,000)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St Lawrence University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/