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Overview |
San Jose State | Westmont College | ||
| Location | San Jose, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 35,751 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | #146 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjsu.edu | westmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose State | Westmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $48,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $48,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,568 | $15,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,219 | $33,112 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,210 | $33,900 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 97% |
Admission |
San Jose State | Westmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,002 | 2,326 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 1,907 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1240 | 1280/1458 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
San Jose State | Westmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose State | Westmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,900 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,123 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $259 |
Diversity |
San Jose State | Westmont College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
San Jose State | Westmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 33% | ||
Campus |
San Jose State | Westmont College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Jose State University is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (35,751 students vs. 1,284 students)
San Jose State vs. Westmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose State or Westmont College?
- Westmont College is 750.6% more expensive to attend than San Jose State for in-state tuition ($48,840.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.2% higher at Westmont College than San Jose State University ($48,840.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at San Jose State University than Westmont College ($14,219 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westmont College are 17.8% lower than costs at San Jose State University ($15,760 vs. $18,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than San Jose State University (97% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 268.1% larger than aid received San Jose State University ($33,900 vs. $9,210)
San Jose State vs. Westmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose State or Westmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westmont College or San Jose State .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 124 points higher than at San Jose State (1055)
- Incoming Westmont College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at San Jose State (23)
- Accepted freshman Westmont College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at San Jose State (3.35)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than San Jose State (76.7%)
San Jose State vs. Westmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose State or Westmont 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 Westmont College and San Jose State.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than San Jose State University (77% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from San Jose State University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($59,900 vs. $54,600)
- San Jose State University students graduate with a $10,123 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,123)
- San Jose State graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($155 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose State 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/