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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason Saint Vincent College YCP CNU TU| Westminster College | Shenandoah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westminster College | SU | ||
| Location | New Wilmington, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,211 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,645 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,252 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Westminster College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,225 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,675 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1258 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Westminster College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 13% |
Students |
Westminster College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Westminster College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,211 students)
Westminster College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or SU?
- Westminster College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Westminster College than Shenandoah University ($38,000.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than SU ($22,645 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 6% lower than costs at Westminster College ($11,230 vs. $11,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 28.9% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($30,252 vs. $23,467)
Westminster College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1028) is 23 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Westminster College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Westminster College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster College or SU? 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 SU and Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Shenandoah University (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $45,700)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/