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PLNU Pepperdine Biola University UCSB Chapman Wheaton College Loyola Marymount USD Azusa Pacific University UOP SCU Cal Poly| Westmont College | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 2,301 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #520 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,550 | $31,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,550 | $31,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,360 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,412 | $23,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,414 | $20,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Viterbo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,244 | 1,399 | ||
| Admitted | 1,792 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1212/1418 | 1040/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Westmont College | Viterbo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Viterbo | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Westmont College | Viterbo | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Viterbo University is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (2,301 students vs. 1,310 students)
Westmont College vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Viterbo?
- Westmont College is 60% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($50,550.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at Westmont College than Viterbo University ($50,550.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Westmont College ($23,901 vs. $36,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 53.2% lower than costs at Westmont College ($10,680 vs. $16,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Viterbo University than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 59.5% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($32,414 vs. $20,319)
Westmont College vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 89 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Westmont College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Westmont College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Viterbo (73.3%)
Westmont College vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than Viterbo University (77% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $44,300)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $1,877 lower median federal student loan debt than Viterbo graduates. ($25,123 vs. $27,000)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Viterbo graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Viterbo students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/