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PLNU Pepperdine Biola University UCSB Chapman Wheaton College Loyola Marymount USD Azusa Pacific University Rockhurst UOP SCU| Westmont College | William Jewell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Westmont College | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1030/1130 | ||
| 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 | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $258 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Westmont College | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | William Jewell 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 William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (1,284 students vs. 853 students)
Westmont College vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or William Jewell College?
- Westmont College is 166% more expensive to attend than William Jewell College for in-state tuition ($48,840.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166% higher at Westmont College than William Jewell College ($48,840.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Jewell College than Westmont College ($20,108 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jewell College are 55.6% lower than costs at Westmont College ($10,130 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jewell College than Westmont College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westmont College students is 152% larger than aid received William Jewell College ($33,900 vs. $13,451)
Westmont College vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 19 points higher than at William Jewell College (1160)
- Incoming Westmont College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at William Jewell College (26)
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than William Jewell College (41%)
Westmont College vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or William Jewell 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 William Jewell College and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Westmont College is higher than William Jewell College (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Westmont College earn on average $6,100 more per year than William Jewell College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $48,500)
- William Jewell College students graduate with a $123 lower median federal student loan debt than Westmont College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,123)
- William Jewell College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Westmont College graduates. ($258 vs. $259)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Jewell College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/