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Overview |
Wooster | UWest | ||
| Location | Wooster, OH | Rosemead, CA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,967 | 164 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #198 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wooster.edu | uwest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wooster | UWest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,050 | $12,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,050 | $12,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $9,656 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,976 | $19,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,315 | $8,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 80% |
Admission |
Wooster | UWest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,251 | 23 | ||
| Admitted | 4,080 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 78.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 27.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 2.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wooster | UWest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wooster | UWest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Wooster | UWest | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 34% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Wooster | UWest | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Wooster | UWest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of Wooster is larger than than UWest based on total student enrollment (1,967 students vs. 164 students)
Wooster vs. UWest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wooster or UWest?
- The College of Wooster is 341.8% more expensive to attend than UWest for in-state tuition ($57,050.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 341.8% higher at Wooster than University of the West ($57,050.00 vs. $12,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the West than Wooster ($19,028 vs. $28,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the West are 39.8% lower than costs at The College of Wooster ($9,656 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Wooster than University of the West (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 416.7% larger than aid received University of the West ($42,315 vs. $8,190)
Wooster vs. UWest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wooster or UWest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWest or Wooster .
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 1.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at UWest (2.43)
- UWest has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Wooster (56.3%)
Wooster vs. UWest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wooster or UWest? 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 UWest and Wooster.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/