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Overview |
Cal State Fullerton | Westmont College | ||
| Location | Fullerton, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,386 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #699 | #146 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fullerton.edu | westmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cal State Fullerton | Westmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $48,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $48,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,702 | $15,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,925 | $33,112 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,194 | $33,900 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
Cal State Fullerton | Westmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,748 | 2,326 | ||
| Admitted | 32,527 | 1,907 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | 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 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Cal State Fullerton | Westmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cal State Fullerton | Westmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $25,123 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $259 |
Diversity |
Cal State Fullerton | Westmont College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 22% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Cal State Fullerton | Westmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Cal State Fullerton | 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
- California State University Fullerton is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (40,386 students vs. 1,284 students)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Westmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cal State Fullerton or Westmont College?
- Westmont College is 750.6% more expensive to attend than Cal State Fullerton for in-state tuition ($48,840.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.2% higher at Westmont College than California State University Fullerton ($48,840.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Fullerton than Westmont College ($7,925 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westmont College are 6% lower than costs at California State University Fullerton ($15,760 vs. $16,702)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than California State University Fullerton (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 268.7% larger than aid received California State University Fullerton ($33,900 vs. $9,194)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Westmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cal State Fullerton or Westmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westmont College or Cal State Fullerton .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 155 points higher than at Cal State Fullerton (1024)
- Incoming Westmont College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Cal State Fullerton (22)
- Accepted freshman Cal State Fullerton students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Cal State Fullerton (66.7%)
Cal State Fullerton vs. Westmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cal State Fullerton 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 Cal State Fullerton.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than California State University Fullerton (77% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $5,600 more per year than Cal State Fullerton graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $49,000)
- California State University Fullerton students graduate with a $10,123 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,123)
- Cal State Fullerton 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 Cal State Fullerton students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/