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Utah State University Utah Baylor BYU-I Southern Utah University UVU WCU CU Boulder BYUH Stanford Pepperdine George Washington| Brigham Young University Provo | Westminster College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BYU | Westminster | ||
| Location | Provo, UT | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,464 | 1,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #125 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | byu.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
BYU | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,304 | $39,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,304 | $39,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,560 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,521 | $27,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,325 | $27,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 100% |
Admission |
BYU | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,559 | 2,205 | ||
| Admitted | 7,040 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 79% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1468 | 1166/1373 | ||
| 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 | Dec 16, 2023 |
Academics |
BYU | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BYU | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,100 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $258 |
Diversity |
BYU | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
BYU | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 42% | ||
Campus |
BYU | Westminster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Provo is larger than than Westminster based on total student enrollment (34,464 students vs. 1,280 students)
BYU vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BYU or Westminster?
- Westminster College is 531.9% more expensive to attend than BYU for in-state tuition ($39,832.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 531.9% higher at Westminster than Brigham Young University Provo ($39,832.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Provo than Westminster ($13,521 vs. $27,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Provo are 28.8% lower than costs at Westminster College ($8,560 vs. $11,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Brigham Young University Provo (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 339.3% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Provo ($27,787 vs. $6,325)
BYU vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BYU or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or BYU .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Provo (1290) is 166 points higher than at Westminster (1124)
- Incoming BYU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Westminster (25)
- Accepted freshman BYU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Westminster (3.57)
- Westminster has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than BYU (66.7%)
BYU vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BYU or Westminster? 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 Westminster and BYU.
- The graduation rate at BYU is higher than Westminster College (78% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Provo earn on average $15,200 more per year than Westminster graduates after ten years. ($69,100 vs. $53,900)
- Brigham Young University Provo students graduate with a $14,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster graduates. ($11,000 vs. $25,000)
- BYU graduates are paying $145 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster graduates. ($113 vs. $258)
- More BYU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/