Westminster College vs Pomona College

Westminster College and Pomona College, both esteemed liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Westminster, nestled in the vibrant city of Salt Lake City, Utah, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Pomona, situated in the charming college town of Claremont, California, attracts a diverse student body, with a larger international student population. While Westminster emphasizes its strong science and pre-professional programs, Pomona excels in the humanities and social sciences. Both colleges boast impressive graduation rates, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future endeavors. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' unique offerings and determine which one aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Pomona College	Westminster College
Overview
Location	Claremont, California	New Wilmington, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	96.0%	89.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	6.6%	82.1%
Application fees	$70
SAT range	1470 - 1570	1040 - 1258
ACT range	33 - 35	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	37.0%	31.0%
Students submitting ACT score	29.0%	10.0%
Total number of applicants	11,620	2,475
Total number of admissions given out	771	2,033
Admitted students who chose to enroll	451	305
Yield rate	58.5%	15.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$74,873	$52,150
Average net price	$17,000	$20,258
Tuition	$56,284	$37,630
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $10,666 Meal plan: $7,858	$11,670
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	57.0% Average amount $53,094	100.0% Average amount $30,669
Students receiving federal student loan	4.0% Average amount $4,273	78.0% Average amount $5,696
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $11,349	28.0% Average amount $12,975

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,764 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%	1,163 Men 46.3% Women 53.7%
Graduate students	N/A	62 Men 32.3% Women 67.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	11.3%	0.2%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Town: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	1,612	998
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Computer and Information Science Multidisciplinary Studies Psychology Ethnic Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Social Sciences Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	7:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	93.0%	72.8%
Dropout rate	4.3%	11.9%
Transferred out	2.5%	13.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $110,738 Year 2: $128,737 Year 3: N/A Public Policy Analysis (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: N/A Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,038 Year 2: $77,213 Year 3: N/A	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $60,526 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $51,802 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,460 Year 2: $38,649 Year 3: $43,882 Education, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,753 Year 2: $34,847 Year 3: $41,931 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: $38,405 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: $36,169 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: N/A Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,600 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: N/A

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