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Overview |
Westminster College | BYUH | ||
| Location | New Wilmington, PA | Laie, HI | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,211 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | #415 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster.edu | byuh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | BYUH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $6,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $6,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $8,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,645 | $15,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,252 | $5,523 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
Westminster College | BYUH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,225 | 1,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,675 | 506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 34.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 67.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1258 | 1023/1236 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Westminster College | BYUH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | BYUH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $8,759 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $90 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | BYUH | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 0% | 38% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 0% |
Students |
Westminster College | BYUH | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Westminster College | BYUH | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Hawaii is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 1,211 students)
Westminster College vs. BYUH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or BYUH?
- Westminster College is 508% more expensive to attend than BYUH for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 508% higher at Westminster College than Brigham Young University Hawaii ($38,000.00 vs. $6,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Hawaii than Westminster College ($15,835 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Hawaii are 34.8% lower than costs at Westminster College ($8,828 vs. $11,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Brigham Young University Hawaii (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 447.7% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Hawaii ($30,252 vs. $5,523)
Westminster College vs. BYUH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or BYUH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYUH or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Hawaii (1098) is 70 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming BYUH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at BYUH (3.47)
- Westminster College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than BYUH (34.2%)
Westminster College vs. BYUH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster College or BYUH? 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 BYUH and Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Brigham Young University Hawaii (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Hawaii earn on average $2,600 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,700)
- Brigham Young University Hawaii students graduate with a $18,241 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($8,759 vs. $27,000)
- BYUH graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BYUH students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/