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Furman Elon PLNU Clemson Pepperdine Biola University Davidson UCSB Chapman Sewanee UofSC Mercer| Westmont College | Wofford College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Westmont College | Wofford College | ||
| Location | Santa Barbara, CA | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,284 | 1,823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #146 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westmont.edu | wofford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westmont College | Wofford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,840 | $49,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,840 | $49,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,760 | $14,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,112 | $31,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,900 | $36,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Westmont College | Wofford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,326 | 4,425 | ||
| Admitted | 1,907 | 2,663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 60.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1458 | 1200/1353 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Westmont College | Wofford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westmont College | Wofford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $58,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,123 | $25,747 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $266 |
Diversity |
Westmont College | Wofford College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Westmont College | Wofford College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Westmont College | Wofford 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
- Wofford College is larger than than Westmont College based on total student enrollment (1,823 students vs. 1,284 students)
Westmont College vs. Wofford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westmont College or Wofford College?
- Wofford College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Westmont College for in-state tuition ($49,760.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Wofford College than Westmont College ($49,760.00 vs. $48,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wofford College than Westmont College ($31,192 vs. $33,112)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wofford College are 5.6% lower than costs at Westmont College ($14,920 vs. $15,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wofford College than Westmont College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wofford College students is 6.2% larger than aid received Westmont College ($36,005 vs. $33,900)
Westmont College vs. Wofford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westmont College or Wofford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wofford College or Westmont College .
- The average SAT score at Westmont College (1179) is 9 points higher than at Wofford College (1170)
- Incoming Westmont College students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Wofford College (26)
- Accepted freshman Wofford College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Westmont College (3.59)
- Westmont College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Wofford College (60.2%)
Westmont College vs. Wofford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westmont College or Wofford 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 Wofford College and Westmont College.
- The graduation rate at Wofford College is higher than Westmont College (79% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Wofford College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Westmont College graduates after ten years. ($58,100 vs. $54,600)
- Westmont College students graduate with a $624 lower median federal student loan debt than Wofford College graduates. ($25,123 vs. $25,747)
- Westmont College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Wofford College graduates. ($259 vs. $266)
- More Westmont College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wofford College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/