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PLNU Pepperdine Biola University UCSB Chapman Wheaton College Loyola Marymount USD Azusa Pacific University UOP SCU Cal Poly| Westmont College | Asbury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Asbury University | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Wilmore, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #455 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | asbury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Asbury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $32,578 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $32,578 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $8,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $21,506 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $24,888 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Asbury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 33.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 30/33 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1080/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Westmont College | Asbury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Asbury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $25,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $268 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Asbury University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Westmont College | Asbury University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Asbury University | ||
| 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
- Asbury University is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (1,650 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. Asbury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Asbury University?
- Westmont College is 49.9% more expensive to attend than Asbury University for in-state tuition ($48,840.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at Westmont College than Asbury University ($48,840.00 vs. $32,578.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Asbury University than Westmont College ($21,506 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Asbury University are 82.5% lower than costs at Westmont College ($8,636 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Asbury University than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 36.2% larger than aid received Asbury University ($33,900 vs. $24,888)
Westmont College vs. Asbury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Asbury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Asbury University or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 78 points higher than at Asbury University (1101)
- Incoming Westmont College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Asbury University (24)
- Accepted freshman Asbury University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Asbury University (78.7%)
Westmont College vs. Asbury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Asbury University? 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 Asbury University and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than Asbury University (77% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $15,100 more per year than Asbury University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $39,500)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $820 lower median federal student loan debt than Asbury University graduates. ($25,123 vs. $25,943)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Asbury University graduates. ($259 vs. $268)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Asbury University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/