College comparison

Saint Mary's College of California 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	Saint Mary's College of California Moraga, CA	Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA
Acceptance rateWestmont College is more selective	87%	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	1240–1450
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,947	1,302
Avg net price	$30,378	$29,053
Median earnings (10 yr)Saint Mary's College of California reports higher median earnings	$78,812	$64,778
Graduation rate	70%	70%
Median debt	$23,691	$23,250
Economic mobility	2.9%	1.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Saint Mary's College of California or Westmont College harder to get into?

Westmont College is more selective: Saint Mary's College of California's acceptance rate is approximately 87% and Westmont College's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Saint Mary's College of California vs Westmont College?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Saint Mary's College of California 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.