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PLNU Pepperdine Biola University UCSB Chapman Wheaton College Loyola Marymount USD Azusa Pacific University Northwestern College UOP SCU| Westmont College | Dordt College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Dort | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Sioux Center, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #486 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | dordt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Dort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $34,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $34,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $27,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $21,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Dort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 1,476 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 1,294 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 34.3% | ||
| 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 | 1020/1260 | ||
| 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 | Dort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Dort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $237 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Dort | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Westmont College | Dort | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Dort | ||
| 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
- Dordt College is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (1,861 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. Dort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Dort?
- Westmont College is 43.6% more expensive to attend than Dort for in-state tuition ($48,840.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at Westmont College than Dordt College ($48,840.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dordt College than Westmont College ($27,375 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dordt College are 43.4% lower than costs at Westmont College ($10,990 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dordt College than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 54.7% larger than aid received Dordt College ($33,900 vs. $21,920)
Westmont College vs. Dort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Dort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dort or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 20 points higher than at Dort (1159)
- Incoming Westmont College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Dort (26)
- Accepted freshman Dort students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Dort has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Westmont College (82%)
Westmont College vs. Dort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Dort? 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 Dort and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than Dordt College (77% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Dort graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $43,300)
- Dordt College students graduate with a $2,123 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,123)
- Dort graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($237 vs. $259)
- More Dort graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westmont College students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/