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Overview |
Westmont College | Trinity College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Hartford, CT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 2,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #46 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | trincoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Trinity College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $61,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $61,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $16,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $32,704 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $46,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 67% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Trinity College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 6,220 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 36.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1300/1470 | ||
| 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 17, 2025 |
Academics |
Westmont College | Trinity College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Trinity College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $71,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $217 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Trinity College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Westmont College | Trinity College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 70% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Trinity 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
- Trinity College is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (2,205 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. Trinity College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Trinity College?
- Trinity College is 25% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($61,070.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Trinity College than Westmont College ($61,070.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity College than Westmont College ($32,704 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westmont College are 5.7% lower than costs at Trinity College ($15,760 vs. $16,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than Trinity College (97% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity College students is 38.4% larger than aid received Westmont College ($46,929 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. Trinity College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Trinity College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity College or Westmont College .
- Accepted freshman Trinity College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Trinity College (36.1%)
Westmont College vs. Trinity College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Trinity 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 Trinity College and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Westmont College (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Trinity College earn on average $16,900 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($71,500 vs. $54,600)
- Trinity College students graduate with a $4,123 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,123)
- Trinity College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($217 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/