College comparison

University of Portland 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	University of Portland Portland, OR	Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA
Acceptance rateWestmont College is more selective	89%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1160–1370	1240–1450
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,957	1,302
Avg net price	$28,210	$29,053
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Portland, OR	Santa Barbara, CA

Quick answers

Is University of Portland or Westmont College harder to get into?

Westmont College is more selective: University of Portland's acceptance rate is approximately 89% and Westmont College's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1160–1370 at University of Portland 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.