Westmont College vs Bates College

Westmont College and Bates College, both esteemed liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Westmont, nestled in the picturesque Santa Barbara, California, boasts a tight-knit community with a strong emphasis on Christian values. Bates, located in the vibrant town of Lewiston, Maine, prides itself on its commitment to social justice and environmental sustainability. While both colleges share a dedication to academic excellence, they differ in acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover which college aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Bates College	Westmont College
Overview
Location	Lewiston, Maine	Santa Barbara, California
Campus setting	City: Small	Suburb: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate
Students retention rate	92.0%	85.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	17.3%	79.0%
Application fees	$60
SAT range	N/A	1160 - 1460
ACT range	N/A	26 - 31
Students submitting SAT score		18.0%
Students submitting ACT score		12.0%
Total number of applicants	7,319	2,344
Total number of admissions given out	1,267	1,851
Admitted students who chose to enroll	553	333
Yield rate	43.6%	18.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Not 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	$77,870	$61,110
Average net price	$26,231	$33,554
Tuition	$59,062	$47,450
Room & board	$16,658	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)	36.0% Average amount $50,509	99.0% Average amount $32,308
Students receiving federal student loan	12.0% Average amount $4,182	50.0% Average amount $5,052
Students taking out private loans	3.0% Average amount $23,825	25.0% Average amount $4,810

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,821 Men 48.6% Women 51.4%	1,238 Men 39.5% Women 60.5%
Graduate students	N/A	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	31.1%
International students	8.7%	1.9%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,816	1,207
First year students are required to live on campus?	Yes	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	California Washington Oregon Colorado Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Physical Science Social Sciences Ethnic Studies Foreign Languages and Literatures Psychology	Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Visual & Performing Arts Social Sciences Physical Science Philosophy and Religious Studies
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	New England Commission on Higher Education	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	91.7%	73.4%
Dropout rate	2.3%	26.6%
Transferred out	5.8%	N/A
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	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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