Westmont College vs The Master's University and Seminary

Westmont College and The Master's University and Seminary, both esteemed Christian institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Westmont, located in Santa Barbara, California, boasts a 48% acceptance rate, while The Master's, situated in Newhall, California, has a 68% acceptance rate. Westmont's student body is more diverse, with 48% female and 52% male students, while The Master's student body is predominantly male, at 58%. Both institutions offer a range of popular majors, including Business, Psychology, and Biblical Studies, but Westmont also offers unique programs like Environmental Science and Music. With graduation rates of 82% and 75% respectively, both colleges ensure their students are well-prepared for their future endeavors. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more distinctions and determine which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	The Master's University and Seminary	Westmont College
Overview
Location	Santa Clarita, California	Santa Barbara, California
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	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	84.0%	85.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Interdenominational

Admission
Acceptance rate	67.0%	79.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $50
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	1,063	2,344
Total number of admissions given out	712	1,851
Admitted students who chose to enroll	345	333
Yield rate	48.5%	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)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$51,091	$61,110
Average net price	$30,748	$33,554
Tuition	$27,950	$47,450
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,600 Meal plan: $5,730	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)	55.0% Average amount $12,713	99.0% Average amount $32,308
Students receiving federal student loan	34.0% Average amount $5,273	50.0% Average amount $5,052
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $15,688	25.0% Average amount $4,810

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,582 Men 52.1% Women 47.9%	1,238 Men 39.5% Women 60.5%
Graduate students	853 Men 86.4% Women 13.6%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	40.7%	31.1%
International students	0.7%	1.9%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	750	1,207
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Washington Arizona Texas Colorado	California Washington Oregon Colorado Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Theology Business Liberal Arts Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Education	Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Visual & Performing Arts Social Sciences Physical Science Philosophy and Religious Studies
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	10:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	71.6%	73.4%
Dropout rate	26.9%	26.6%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,876 Year 2: $45,919 Year 3: $52,287 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,941 Year 2: $53,168 Year 3: $50,845 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,949 Year 2: $30,771 Year 3: $35,493 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,715 Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $34,324 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,877 Year 2: $31,127 Year 3: $33,338 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,685 Year 2: N/A 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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