College comparison

Lesley University vs Westmont College

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Lesley University Cambridge, MA	Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA
Acceptance rateWestmont College is more selective	97%	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	1240–1450
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,122	1,302
Avg net price	$31,152	$29,053
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Cambridge, MA	Santa Barbara, CA

Quick answers

Is Lesley University or Westmont College harder to get into?

Westmont College is more selective: Lesley University's acceptance rate is approximately 97% and Westmont College's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Lesley University vs Westmont College?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Lesley University and 1240–1450 at Westmont College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.