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Overview |
John Brown University | Westminster | ||
| Location | Siloam Springs, AR | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,326 | 1,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #244 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jbu.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Brown University | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,424 | $39,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,424 | $39,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,920 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,997 | $27,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,131 | $27,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
John Brown University | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,490 | 2,205 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1390 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Brown University | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,943 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $258 |
Diversity |
John Brown University | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
John Brown University | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 42% | ||
Campus |
John Brown University | 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
- John Brown University is larger than than Westminster based on total student enrollment (2,326 students vs. 1,280 students)
John Brown University vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Brown University or Westminster?
- Westminster College is 40.1% more expensive to attend than John Brown University for in-state tuition ($39,832.00 vs. $28,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Westminster than John Brown University ($39,832.00 vs. $28,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Brown University than Westminster ($20,997 vs. $27,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Brown University are 11.1% lower than costs at Westminster College ($9,920 vs. $11,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than John Brown University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 31.5% larger than aid received John Brown University ($27,787 vs. $21,131)
John Brown University vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Brown University or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or John Brown University .
- The average SAT score at John Brown University (1209) is 85 points higher than at Westminster (1124)
- Incoming John Brown University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Westminster (25)
- Accepted freshman John Brown University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Westminster (3.57)
- Westminster has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than John Brown University (56.6%)
John Brown University vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Brown University 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 John Brown University.
- The graduation rate at John Brown University is the same as at Westminster College (66% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $300 more per year than John Brown University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $53,600)
- John Brown University students graduate with a $3,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster graduates. ($21,943 vs. $25,000)
- John Brown University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster graduates. ($226 vs. $258)
- More Westminster graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former John Brown University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/