Covenant College vs Westmont College

Covenant College and Westmont College, both esteemed Christian liberal arts institutions, offer unique educational experiences to their students. Covenant, nestled in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, boasts a higher acceptance rate (84%) compared to Westmont's selective 49%. While Westmont's student body is more diverse, with 44% identifying as non-white, Covenant's student body is predominantly white (86%). Both colleges excel in preparing students for postgraduate success, with Covenant's 89% graduation rate slightly edging out Westmont's 87%. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further distinctions, including popular majors, financial aid opportunities, and campus life, to determine which college best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Covenant College	Westmont College
Overview
Location	Lookout Mountain, Georgia	Santa Barbara, California
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	83.0%	85.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	88.5%	79.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $35 Graduate: $50
SAT range	1070 - 1300	1160 - 1460
ACT range	23 - 29	26 - 31
Students submitting SAT score	34.0%	18.0%
Students submitting ACT score	45.0%	12.0%
Total number of applicants	794	2,344
Total number of admissions given out	703	1,851
Admitted students who chose to enroll	266	333
Yield rate	37.8%	18.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$50,030	$61,110
Average net price	$25,536	$33,554
Tuition	$36,700	$47,450
Room & board	$11,300	Room/dormitory: $9,400 Meal plan: $5,970
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $25,140	99.0% Average amount $32,308
Students receiving federal student loan	51.0% Average amount $5,496	50.0% Average amount $5,052
Students taking out private loans	12.0% Average amount $12,986	25.0% Average amount $4,810

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	872 Men 46.7% Women 53.3%	1,238 Men 39.5% Women 60.5%
Graduate students	42 Men 28.6% Women 71.4%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Low
Out-of-state students	63.4%	31.1%
International students	2.6%	1.9%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	807	1,207
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Georgia Tennessee Florida Alabama Texas	California Washington Oregon Colorado Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Education Multidisciplinary Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences English Language and Literature Business	Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Visual & Performing Arts Social Sciences Physical Science Philosophy and Religious Studies
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	72.9%	73.4%
Dropout rate	5.8%	26.6%
Transferred out	21.3%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,172 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $34,231 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $20,687 Year 3: N/A Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,478 Year 2: $24,369 Year 3: N/A Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,105 Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: N/A	Business/Managerial Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,792 Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $66,978 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,638 Year 2: $40,402 Year 3: $40,054 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,114 Year 2: $24,808 Year 3: $34,035 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,823 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: N/A Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,883 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,121 Year 2: $22,192 Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,369 Year 2: $25,596 Year 3: N/A Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: N/A

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