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Overview |
Westmont College | Stanford | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Stanford, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 18,446 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #2 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | stanford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Stanford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,550 | $61,731 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,550 | $61,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,360 | $19,922 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,412 | $17,998 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,414 | $64,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 55% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Stanford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,244 | 53,733 | ||
| Admitted | 1,792 | 2,099 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 3.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 80.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1212/1418 | 1510/1580 | ||
| 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 2, 2026 |
Academics |
Westmont College | Stanford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Stanford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $12,475 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $128 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Stanford | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Westmont College | Stanford | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Stanford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stanford University is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (18,446 students vs. 1,310 students)
Westmont College vs. Stanford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Stanford?
- Stanford University is 22.1% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($61,731.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Stanford than Westmont College ($61,731.00 vs. $50,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stanford University than Westmont College ($17,998 vs. $36,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westmont College are 21.8% lower than costs at Stanford University ($16,360 vs. $19,922)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than Stanford University (97% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stanford University students is 98% larger than aid received Westmont College ($64,164 vs. $32,414)
Westmont College vs. Stanford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Stanford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stanford or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Stanford University (1479) is 300 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming Stanford students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman Stanford students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Stanford (3.9%)
Westmont College vs. Stanford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Stanford? 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 Stanford and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Stanford is higher than Westmont College (96% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Stanford University earn on average $68,300 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $54,600)
- Stanford University students graduate with a $12,648 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($12,475 vs. $25,123)
- Stanford graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($128 vs. $259)
- More Stanford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westmont College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/