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PLNU Pepperdine Coe College Biola University Grinnell UCSB Chapman Wheaton College Loyola Marymount Knox College USD Drake| Westmont College | Cornell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Cornell College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Mount Vernon, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,073 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #424 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | cornellcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Cornell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $48,514 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $48,514 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $10,872 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $25,686 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $38,069 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Cornell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 3,057 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 2,425 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 79.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1170/1380 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Westmont College | Cornell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Cornell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $45,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Cornell College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Westmont College | Cornell College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Cornell 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 Cornell College based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 1,073 students)
Westmont College vs. Cornell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Cornell College?
- Westmont College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Cornell College for in-state tuition ($48,840.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Westmont College than Cornell College ($48,840.00 vs. $48,514.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell College than Westmont College ($25,686 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 45% lower than costs at Westmont College ($10,872 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 12.3% larger than aid received Westmont College ($38,069 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. Cornell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Cornell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cornell College or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 2 points higher than at Cornell College (1177)
- Incoming Westmont College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Cornell College (26)
- Accepted freshman Westmont College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Cornell College (79.3%)
Westmont College vs. Cornell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Cornell 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 Cornell College and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than Cornell College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $45,400)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $1,877 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($25,123 vs. $27,000)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cornell College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/