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Overview |
SU | Westminster | ||
| Location | Georgetown, TX | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,483 | 1,280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #187 | #160 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southwestern.edu | westminstercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | Westminster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,450 | $39,832 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,450 | $39,832 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,300 | $11,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,014 | $27,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,609 | $27,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
SU | Westminster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,557 | 2,205 | ||
| Admitted | 2,489 | 1,538 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 69.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1355 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SU | Westminster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | Westminster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,400 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,893 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
SU | Westminster | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
SU | Westminster | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 42% | ||
Campus |
SU | Westminster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southwestern University is larger than than Westminster based on total student enrollment (1,483 students vs. 1,280 students)
SU vs. Westminster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or Westminster?
- Southwestern University is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at SU than Westminster College ($48,450.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than SU ($27,068 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 11.6% lower than costs at Southwestern University ($11,024 vs. $12,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Southwestern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Westminster College ($30,609 vs. $27,787)
SU vs. Westminster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or Westminster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster or SU .
- The average SAT score at Southwestern University (1168) is 44 points higher than at Westminster (1124)
- Incoming SU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Westminster (25)
- Accepted freshman Westminster students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at SU (3.5)
- Westminster has a higher acceptance rate (69.8%) than SU (44.8%)
SU vs. Westminster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU 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 SU.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Westminster College (73% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Westminster graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $53,900)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $1,893 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,893)
- Westminster graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More SU 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/