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PLNU Pepperdine ISU Bradley Biola University UCSB Chapman Illinois Wooster Loyola DePauw Lawrence| Westmont College | Illinois Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | IWU | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Bloomington, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #144 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | iwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | IWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $53,610 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $53,610 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $12,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $30,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $36,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | IWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 4,408 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 1,861 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 42.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1120/1330 | ||
| 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 | IWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | IWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $60,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | IWU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Westmont College | IWU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | IWU | ||
| 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
- Illinois Wesleyan University is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (1,527 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. IWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or IWU?
- Illinois Wesleyan University is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($53,610.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at IWU than Westmont College ($53,610.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois Wesleyan University than Westmont College ($30,096 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois Wesleyan University are 26.9% lower than costs at Westmont College ($12,418 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Wesleyan University than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Wesleyan University students is 8% larger than aid received Westmont College ($36,614 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. IWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or IWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IWU or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Wesleyan University (1249) is 70 points higher than at Westmont College (1179)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Westmont College (26)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than IWU (42.2%)
Westmont College vs. IWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or IWU? 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 IWU and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Westmont College (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Illinois Wesleyan University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($60,500 vs. $54,600)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $1,877 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($25,123 vs. $27,000)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westmont College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/