College comparison

University of the Southwest 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	U University of the Southwest Hobbs, NM	Westmont College Santa Barbara, CA
Acceptance rate	—	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	1240–1450
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	346	1,302
Avg net price	$16,927	$29,053
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Hobbs, NM	Santa Barbara, CA

Quick answers

Is University of the Southwest or Westmont College harder to get into?

Acceptance-rate data for one or both schools is incomplete, so a direct selectivity comparison isn't available yet.

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of the Southwest 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.