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Overview |
Westmont College | Union College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Westmont College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Union 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
- Union College is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Union College?
- Union College is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Union College than Westmont College ($63,603.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westmont College than Union College ($33,112 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westmont College are 0.1% lower than costs at Union College ($15,760 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than Union College (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 10.7% larger than aid received Westmont College ($37,530 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Westmont College .
- Accepted freshman Westmont College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Union College (46.5%)
Westmont College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Union 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 Union College and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Westmont College (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $19,600 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $54,600)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $1,877 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($25,123 vs. $27,000)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westmont College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/