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Overview |
Westminster College | SVU | ||
| Location | New Wilmington, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,211 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,645 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,252 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Westminster College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,225 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 1,675 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1258 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Westminster College | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $244 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Westminster College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Westminster College | SVU | ||
| 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
- Westminster College is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (1,211 students vs. 1,053 students)
Westminster College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or SVU?
- Westminster College is 101.5% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.5% higher at Westminster College than Southern Virginia University ($38,000.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than SVU ($22,645 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 30.1% lower than costs at Westminster College ($9,150 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 269.5% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($30,252 vs. $8,188)
Westminster College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 13 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming Westminster College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Westminster College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster College or SVU? 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 SVU and Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Southern Virginia University (74% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $5,100 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $3,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $27,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/