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PLNU Pepperdine Biola University UCSB Chapman Wheaton College Loyola Marymount USD Azusa Pacific University UOP SCU Cal Poly| Westmont College | Webb Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Webb Institute | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Glen Cove, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 102 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Webb Institute | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $55,075 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $55,075 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $19,744 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $56,291 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Webb Institute | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 38 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 20.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 65.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1400/1510 | ||
| 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 | Webb Institute | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Webb Institute | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | N/A |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Webb Institute | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 75% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Westmont College | Webb Institute | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Webb Institute | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Westmont College is larger than than Webb Institute based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 102 students)
Westmont College vs. Webb Institute Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Webb Institute?
- Webb Institute is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($55,075.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Webb Institute than Westmont College ($55,075.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webb Institute than Westmont College ($19,744 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webb Institute are 12.7% lower than costs at Westmont College ($13,990 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Webb Institute than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webb Institute students is 66.1% larger than aid received Westmont College ($56,291 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. Webb Institute Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Webb Institute? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webb Institute or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Webb Institute (1442) is 263 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming Webb Institute students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman Webb Institute students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Webb Institute (20.8%)
Westmont College vs. Webb Institute Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Webb Institute? 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 Webb Institute and Westmont College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/