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Overview |
Westmont College | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 2,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $44,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $44,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $13,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $27,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $36,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 4,307 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Westmont College | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $248 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Westmont College | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | University of Dallas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Dallas is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (2,328 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or University of Dallas?
- Westmont College is 9.4% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($48,840.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Westmont College than University of Dallas ($48,840.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dallas than Westmont College ($27,250 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dallas are 14.1% lower than costs at Westmont College ($13,810 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dallas than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 6.9% larger than aid received Westmont College ($36,231 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or University of Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dallas or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at University of Dallas (1217) is 38 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming University of Dallas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than University of Dallas (58.7%)
Westmont College vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or University of Dallas? 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 University of Dallas and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than University of Dallas (77% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $6,600 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $48,000)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $1,123 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,123)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($248 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dallas students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/