Academic Comparison between Westminster and Independence University

Westminster University and Independence University are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Both Schools are four-year, private (not-for-profit) and located in same city - Salt Lake City, UT.

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

Both schools are four-year, private (not-for-profit) schools.
Westminster has more expensive tuition & fees ($43,528) than Independence University ($16,600).
Independence University has more students with 11,578 students while Westminster has 1,155 students.
Westminster has a lower number of students per faculty with 8 to 1 while Independence University's ratio is 33 to 1.
Independence University has more full-time faculties with 232 faculties while Westminster has 106 full-time faculties.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

Westminster University	vs.	Independence University
Salt Lake City, Utah	Location	Salt Lake City, Utah
Four-year, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-year, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree
Master's College and University (medium programs)	Carnegie Classification
$43,528	2025 Tuition & Fees	$16,600
98%	% Receiving Financial Aid	90%
$33,463	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$6,433

66.57 %	Acceptance Rates	-
9.73 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	-
1,220	SAT Score	-
25	ACT Score	-
64 %	Graduation Rate	-
9 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
76 %	Retention Rate	48 %
1,155	Student Population	11,578
106	Number of Faculties	232
8 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	33 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	-
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	-