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Overview |
Westmont College | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 9,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,550 | $11,834 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,550 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,360 | $20,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,412 | $13,232 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,414 | $24,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 81% |
Admission |
Westmont College | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,244 | 67,891 | ||
| Admitted | 1,792 | 26,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 39.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 9.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1212/1418 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Westmont College | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $205 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Westmont College | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (9,147 students vs. 1,310 students)
Westmont College vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or UC Merced?
- Westmont College is 327.2% more expensive to attend than UC Merced for in-state tuition ($50,550.00 vs. $11,834.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Westmont College than University of California Merced ($50,550.00 vs. $42,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Westmont College ($13,232 vs. $36,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westmont College are 24% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($16,360 vs. $20,293)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than University of California Merced (97% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 30.3% larger than aid received University of California Merced ($32,414 vs. $24,868)
Westmont College vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 154 points higher than at UC Merced (1025)
- Incoming Westmont College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UC Merced (23)
- Accepted freshman Westmont College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at UC Merced (3.55)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than UC Merced (39.2%)
Westmont College vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than University of California Merced (77% vs. 58%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $5,224 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($19,899 vs. $25,123)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($205 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Merced students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/