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Overview |
Westmont College | Wheaton College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Norton, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,667 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #180 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | wheatoncollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Wheaton College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $59,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $59,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $14,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $32,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $41,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Wheaton College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 4,031 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 3,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 79.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1260/1390 | ||
| 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 | Wheaton College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Wheaton College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $268 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Wheaton College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Westmont College | Wheaton College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Wheaton 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
- Wheaton College is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (1,667 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. Wheaton College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Wheaton College?
- Wheaton College is 22.3% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($59,750.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at Wheaton College than Westmont College ($59,750.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Westmont College ($32,863 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 6.5% lower than costs at Westmont College ($14,800 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Westmont College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 22.9% larger than aid received Westmont College ($41,665 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. Wheaton College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Wheaton College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheaton College or Westmont College .
- Accepted freshman Westmont College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Wheaton College (79.5%)
Westmont College vs. Wheaton College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Wheaton 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 Wheaton College and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is the same as at Wheaton College (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $900 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $53,700)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $877 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheaton College graduates. ($25,123 vs. $26,000)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Wheaton College graduates. ($259 vs. $268)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheaton College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/