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Overview |
Westminster College | AMU | ||
| Location | New Wilmington, PA | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,211 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | #598 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,645 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,252 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Westminster College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,225 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 1,675 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1258 | 1018/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Westminster College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 13% |
Students |
Westminster College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Westminster College | AMU | ||
| 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
- Ave Maria University is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 1,211 students)
Westminster College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or AMU?
- Westminster College is 51% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Westminster College than Ave Maria University ($38,000.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Westminster College ($21,078 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 12.6% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($11,900 vs. $13,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College as Ave Maria University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 41.8% larger than aid received Ave Maria University ($30,252 vs. $21,341)
Westminster College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 70 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming AMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- Westminster College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than AMU (44.2%)
Westminster College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster College or AMU? 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 AMU and Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Ave Maria University (74% vs. 41%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $4,572 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $27,000)
- AMU graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/