Westminster College vs Bates College

Westminster College and Bates College, both esteemed liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Westminster, nestled in the vibrant city of Fulton, Missouri, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. Bates, located in the charming town of Lewiston, Maine, stands out with its rigorous academic reputation and lower student-to-faculty ratio, fostering a more personalized learning environment. While Westminster's student body is predominantly White, Bates boasts a more diverse student population, reflecting its commitment to inclusivity. Explore the detailed comparison table to uncover further distinctions between these two exceptional colleges, and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Bates College	Westminster College
Overview
Location	Lewiston, Maine	Salt Lake City, Utah
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	4-1-4
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	92.0%	85.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	17.3%	75.7%
Application fees	$60	$50
SAT range	N/A	1150 - 1350
ACT range	N/A	24 - 29
Students submitting SAT score		16.0%
Students submitting ACT score		50.0%
Total number of applicants	7,319	1,949
Total number of admissions given out	1,267	1,476
Admitted students who chose to enroll	553	169
Yield rate	43.6%	11.4%
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	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$77,870	$58,625
Average net price	$26,231	$26,956
Tuition	$59,062	$38,680
Room & board	$16,658	Room/dormitory: $6,150 Meal plan: $4,450
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	36.0% Average amount $50,509	100.0% Average amount $26,359
Students receiving federal student loan	12.0% Average amount $4,182	49.0% Average amount $5,081
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $23,825	9.0% Average amount $17,786

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,821 Men 48.6% Women 51.4%	1,166 Men 36.1% Women 63.9%
Graduate students	N/A	369 Men 33.9% Women 66.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	45.1%
International students	8.7%	4.5%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,816	713
First year students are required to live on campus?	Yes	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Utah California Colorado Idaho Montana

Academics
Popular study areas	Physical Science Social Sciences Ethnic Studies Foreign Languages and Literatures Psychology	Health Professions Business Education Communication and Journalism Transportation and Logistics
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	8:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	91.7%	63.3%
Dropout rate	2.3%	26.6%
Transferred out	5.8%	10.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $55,768 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $73,497 History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $51,273 Year 3: $55,661 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $50,568 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $53,638 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,883 Year 2: $26,353 Year 3: $35,020 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $22,192 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,170 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Neurobiology and Neurosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,112 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,731 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,657 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $100,500 Year 2: $125,866 Year 3: $109,550 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,586 Year 2: $80,521 Year 3: $87,129 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,292 Year 2: $59,846 Year 3: $77,968 Communication and Media Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,830 Year 2: $71,643 Year 3: $73,915 Community Organization and Advocacy (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,086 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $68,263 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,414 Year 2: $57,995 Year 3: $60,157 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,842 Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: $54,244 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $44,683 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $50,865 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $49,039 Year 2: $45,566 Year 3: $50,473 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $46,065

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