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Overview |
Westminster College | PC | ||
| Location | New Wilmington, PA | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,211 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,645 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,252 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Westminster College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,225 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,675 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 13.8% | ||
| 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 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1258 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Westminster College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Westminster College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Westminster College | PC | ||
| 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
- Westminster College is larger than than PC based on total student enrollment (1,211 students vs. 1,199 students)
Westminster College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Westminster College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at PC than Westminster College ($38,990.00 vs. $38,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Westminster College ($21,571 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 5.3% lower than costs at Westminster College ($11,300 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College as Presbyterian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 13.6% larger than aid received Westminster College ($34,379 vs. $30,252)
Westminster College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 54 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman PC 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 PC (59.4%)
Westminster College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster College or PC? 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 PC and Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Presbyterian College (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $45,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/