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Overview |
Westmont College | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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 | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $180 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Westmont College | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Whitman College is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (1,493 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Whitman College?
- Whitman College is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($58,200.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.2% higher at Whitman College than Westmont College ($58,200.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westmont College than Whitman College ($33,112 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 10.8% lower than costs at Westmont College ($14,220 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than Whitman College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 5.8% larger than aid received Whitman College ($33,900 vs. $32,047)
Westmont College vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Whitman College (1314) is 135 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming Whitman College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman Whitman College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Whitman College (47.7%)
Westmont College vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Whitman 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 Whitman College and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than Westmont College (86% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Whitman College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,600)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $7,623 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,123)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($180 vs. $259)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westmont College students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/