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PLNU Pepperdine Biola University UCSB Chapman Utah Wheaton College Loyola Marymount USD Azusa Pacific University UOP SCU| Westmont College | Westminster College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Westminster | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 1,214 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #149 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,550 | $40,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,550 | $40,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,360 | $11,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,412 | $28,156 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,414 | $28,677 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,244 | 2,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,792 | 1,813 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1212/1418 | 1148/1378 | ||
| 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 | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $258 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Westmont College | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Westminster | ||
| 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
- Westmont College is larger than than Westminster based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 1,214 students)
Westmont College vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Westminster?
- Westmont College is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($50,550.00 vs. $40,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Westmont College than Westminster College ($50,550.00 vs. $40,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than Westmont College ($28,156 vs. $36,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 39% lower than costs at Westmont College ($11,770 vs. $16,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 13% larger than aid received Westminster College ($32,414 vs. $28,677)
Westmont College vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 55 points higher than at Westminster (1124)
- Incoming Westmont College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Westminster (25)
- Accepted freshman Westmont College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Westminster (3.57)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Westminster (68.8%)
Westmont College vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Westminster? 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 Westminster and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than Westminster College (77% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $700 more per year than Westminster graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $53,900)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $123 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,123)
- Westminster graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($258 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/