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PLNU Pepperdine Biola University Wooster UCSB Chapman Denison Muhlenberg College Ursinus College Wheaton College Bucknell Pitt| Westmont College | Allegheny College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Westmont College | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $299 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Westmont College | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Allegheny College | ||
| 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
- Allegheny College is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (1,353 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Allegheny College?
- Allegheny College is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Allegheny College than Westmont College ($52,950.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Westmont College ($26,719 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 14.2% lower than costs at Westmont College ($13,796 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 25.7% larger than aid received Westmont College ($42,599 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Westmont College .
- Accepted freshman Westmont College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Westmont College vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Allegheny 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 Allegheny College and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Westmont College (80% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $600 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $54,600)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $3,877 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($25,123 vs. $29,000)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($259 vs. $299)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/