Catawba College vs Westminster College

Catawba College and Westminster College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Catawba, nestled in Salisbury, North Carolina, boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body. Westminster, located in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, maintains a rigorous admissions process, resulting in a smaller, close-knit community. While Catawba excels in nursing and business programs, Westminster shines in the fields of education and psychology. Both colleges boast impressive graduation rates, ensuring students are well-prepared for their future endeavors. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Catawba College	Westminster College
Overview
Location	Salisbury, North Carolina	New Wilmington, Pennsylvania
Campus setting	Suburb: Midsize	Town: Fringe
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 and Graduate
Students retention rate	68.0%	89.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	56.1%	82.1%
Application fees
SAT range	990 - 1150	1040 - 1258
ACT range	18 - 26	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	33.0%	31.0%
Students submitting ACT score	49.0%	10.0%
Total number of applicants	2,199	2,475
Total number of admissions given out	1,234	2,033
Admitted students who chose to enroll	264	305
Yield rate	21.4%	15.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$46,262	$52,150
Average net price	$19,276	$20,258
Tuition	$32,380	$37,630
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $6,564 Meal plan: $4,566	$11,670
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $26,327	100.0% Average amount $30,669
Students receiving federal student loan	63.0% Average amount $5,262	78.0% Average amount $5,696
Students taking out private loans	7.0% Average amount $11,314	28.0% Average amount $12,975

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,142 Men 47.9% Women 52.1%	1,163 Men 46.3% Women 53.7%
Graduate students	65 Men 52.3% Women 47.7%	62 Men 32.3% Women 67.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	5.2%	0.2%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Midsize	Town: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	688	998
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Education Visual & Performing Arts Communication and Journalism	Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Social Sciences Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	11:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	59.8%	72.8%
Dropout rate	39.5%	11.9%
Transferred out	N/A	13.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,918 Year 2: $48,198 Year 3: $55,370 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,677 Year 2: $34,259 Year 3: $35,554 Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,810 Year 2: $26,739 Year 3: $32,518 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,672 Year 2: $26,121 Year 3: $30,810 Music (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $16,419 Year 2: $22,482 Year 3: $29,367 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,770 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $23,693 Year 3: N/A	Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $53,775 Year 3: $60,526 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,937 Year 3: $51,802 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,460 Year 2: $38,649 Year 3: $43,882 Education, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,753 Year 2: $34,847 Year 3: $41,931 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: $38,405 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,711 Year 3: $36,169 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: N/A Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,600 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $37,208 Year 3: N/A

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