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Utah State University Utah PLNU Baylor Pepperdine BYU-I Southern Utah University Biola University UVU UCSB Chapman WCU| Westmont College | Brigham Young University Provo | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | BYU | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Provo, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 34,464 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #125 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | byu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | BYU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $6,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $6,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $8,560 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $13,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $6,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 46% |
Admission |
Westmont College | BYU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 10,559 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 7,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 79% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1280/1468 | ||
| 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 | Dec 16, 2023 |
Academics |
Westmont College | BYU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | BYU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $69,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $11,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $113 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | BYU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Westmont College | BYU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | BYU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brigham Young University Provo is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (34,464 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. BYU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or BYU?
- Westmont College is 674.7% more expensive to attend than BYU for in-state tuition ($48,840.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 674.7% higher at Westmont College than Brigham Young University Provo ($48,840.00 vs. $6,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brigham Young University Provo than Westmont College ($13,521 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brigham Young University Provo are 84.1% lower than costs at Westmont College ($8,560 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westmont College than Brigham Young University Provo (97% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 436% larger than aid received Brigham Young University Provo ($33,900 vs. $6,325)
Westmont College vs. BYU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or BYU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BYU or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Brigham Young University Provo (1290) is 111 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming BYU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman BYU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than BYU (66.7%)
Westmont College vs. BYU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or BYU? 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 BYU and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at BYU is higher than Westmont College (78% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Brigham Young University Provo earn on average $14,500 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($69,100 vs. $54,600)
- Brigham Young University Provo students graduate with a $14,123 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($11,000 vs. $25,123)
- BYU graduates are paying $146 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($113 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BYU 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/