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Baylor UT Austin Trinity College PLNU SMU Texas A&M Rice Rhodes College Pepperdine Austin College SU TCU| Westmont College | Trinity University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Trinity | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Westmont College | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $263 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Westmont College | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Trinity | ||
| 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 University is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (2,692 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Trinity?
- Westmont College is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Trinity for in-state tuition ($48,840.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Westmont College than Trinity University ($48,840.00 vs. $48,648.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Westmont College ($30,038 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity University are 11.5% lower than costs at Westmont College ($14,134 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity University than Westmont College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 0.9% larger than aid received Trinity University ($33,900 vs. $33,614)
Westmont College vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 115 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman Trinity students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Westmont College vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Trinity? 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 and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Westmont College (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Trinity University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($62,800 vs. $54,600)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $377 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity graduates. ($25,123 vs. $25,500)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity graduates. ($259 vs. $263)
- More Trinity 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/