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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF PLNU USC UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Westmont College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Westmont College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 1,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | westmont.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Westmont College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $48,840 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $48,840 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $15,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $33,112 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $33,900 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
USD | Westmont College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 2,326 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 1,907 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Westmont College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Westmont College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $25,123 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $259 |
Diversity |
USD | Westmont College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
USD | Westmont College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 33% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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
- University of San Diego is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 1,284 students)
USD vs. Westmont College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Westmont College?
- University of San Diego is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at USD than Westmont College ($53,810.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westmont College than USD ($33,112 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westmont College are 7.9% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($15,760 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than University of San Diego (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 7.4% larger than aid received Westmont College ($36,408 vs. $33,900)
USD vs. Westmont College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Westmont College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westmont College or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 57 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming USD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Westmont College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than University of San Diego (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $15,600 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $54,600)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $2,219 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($22,904 vs. $25,123)
- USD graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($236 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/