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PLNU Pepperdine Biola University UCSB Chapman Wheaton College Loyola Marymount USD Azusa Pacific University Gettysburg College UOP SCU| Westmont College | Washington College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Washington College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Chestertown, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 955 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | washcoll.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $50,626 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $50,626 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $13,834 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $31,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $35,683 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 2,554 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 1,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Westmont College | Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $250 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Westmont College | Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Washington 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
- Westmont College is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 955 students)
Westmont College vs. Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Washington College?
- Washington College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Washington College than Westmont College ($50,626.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Westmont College ($31,650 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 13.9% lower than costs at Westmont College ($13,834 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Westmont College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 5.3% larger than aid received Westmont College ($35,683 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington College or Westmont College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Westmont College vs. Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Washington 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 Washington College and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than Washington College (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $873 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,123)
- Washington College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($250 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/