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Overview |
Westmont College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,310 | 2,112 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #138 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,550 | $48,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,550 | $48,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,360 | $15,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,412 | $27,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,414 | $34,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,244 | 4,107 | ||
| Admitted | 1,792 | 3,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.9% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 30/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1212/1418 | 1220/1430 | ||
| 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 | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $268 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Westmont College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Willamette University | ||
| 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
- Willamette University is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (2,112 students vs. 1,310 students)
Westmont College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Willamette University?
- Westmont College is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Willamette University for in-state tuition ($50,550.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at Westmont College than Willamette University ($50,550.00 vs. $48,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Willamette University than Westmont College ($27,716 vs. $36,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Willamette University are 5.6% lower than costs at Westmont College ($15,490 vs. $16,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Westmont College ($34,396 vs. $32,414)
Westmont College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 49 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (79.9%) than Willamette University (79.1%)
Westmont College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Willamette University? 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 Willamette University and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is the same as at Willamette University (77% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $300 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $54,300)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $877 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,123 vs. $26,000)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($259 vs. $268)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Willamette University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/