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PLNU Pepperdine Biola University Centre College UCSB Chapman Kentucky Wheaton College Loyola Marymount USD Azusa Pacific University UOP| Westmont College | Transylvania University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Transylvania University | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Lexington, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 979 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | transy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Transylvania University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $41,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $41,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $12,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $25,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $31,355 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 1,781 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 1,617 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1120/1360 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Westmont College | Transylvania University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Transylvania University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Westmont College | Transylvania University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Transylvania University | ||
| 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 Transylvania University based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 979 students)
Westmont College vs. Transylvania University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Transylvania University?
- Westmont College is 16.6% more expensive to attend than Transylvania University for in-state tuition ($48,840.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Westmont College than Transylvania University ($48,840.00 vs. $41,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Westmont College ($25,767 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 23.6% lower than costs at Westmont College ($12,750 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University than Westmont College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 8.1% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($33,900 vs. $31,355)
Westmont College vs. Transylvania University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Transylvania University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Transylvania University or Westmont College .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Westmont College (82%)
Westmont College vs. Transylvania University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Transylvania University? 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 Transylvania University and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than Transylvania University (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $48,700)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $1,877 lower median federal student loan debt than Transylvania University graduates. ($25,123 vs. $27,000)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Transylvania University graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Transylvania University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/