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Overview |
Westmont College | Austin College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1160/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Westmont College | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $268 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Westmont College | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Austin 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
- Westmont College is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 1,182 students)
Westmont College vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Austin College?
- Westmont College is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Austin College for in-state tuition ($48,840.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Westmont College than Austin College ($48,840.00 vs. $44,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Westmont College ($24,739 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 21.6% lower than costs at Westmont College ($12,958 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 2.6% larger than aid received Austin College ($33,900 vs. $33,033)
Westmont College vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 14 points higher than at Austin College (1165)
- Incoming Westmont College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Austin College (25)
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Westmont College vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Austin 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 Austin College and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than Austin College (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates of Westmont College and Austin College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($54,600 vs. $54,600)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $877 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($25,123 vs. $26,000)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($259 vs. $268)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin College 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/