Westminster College vs C of I

Westminster College and The College of Idaho, both esteemed liberal arts institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Westminster, located in Salt Lake City, Utah, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to The College of Idaho's selective admissions (58%). Westminster's student body is more diverse, with a larger international student population, while The College of Idaho maintains a smaller student body with a stronger emphasis on undergraduate research. Both colleges excel in certain academic areas; Westminster is known for its strong programs in business and education, while The College of Idaho shines in the natural sciences and humanities. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' unique strengths, graduation rates, and popular majors, and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	The College of Idaho	Westminster College
Overview
Location	Caldwell, Idaho	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	4-1-4	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	79.0%	89.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation		Presbyterian

Admission
Acceptance rate	56.3%	82.1%
Application fees
SAT range	1080 - 1246	1040 - 1258
ACT range	21 - 30	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score	53.0%	31.0%
Students submitting ACT score	18.0%	10.0%
Total number of applicants	3,464	2,475
Total number of admissions given out	1,950	2,033
Admitted students who chose to enroll	296	305
Yield rate	15.2%	15.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$44,655	$52,150
Average net price	$23,329	$20,258
Tuition	$33,000	$37,630
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,050 Meal plan: $6,108	$11,670
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $22,268	100.0% Average amount $30,669
Students receiving federal student loan	57.0% Average amount $5,251	78.0% Average amount $5,696
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $11,813	28.0% Average amount $12,975

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,119 Men 49.2% Women 50.8%	1,163 Men 46.3% Women 53.7%
Graduate students	26 Men 42.3% Women 57.7%	62 Men 32.3% Women 67.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	33.7%	N/A
International students	18.2%	0.2%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Midsize	Town: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	758	998
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Idaho California Washington Oregon Nevada	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Business Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Business Social Sciences Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	56.1%	72.8%
Dropout rate	13.1%	11.9%
Transferred out	30.8%	13.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,789 Year 2: $31,890 Year 3: $44,099 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $22,578 Year 2: $26,933 Year 3: $32,411 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,354 Year 2: $22,192 Year 3: N/A Social Sciences, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: N/A Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,241 Year 2: $23,649 Year 3: N/A History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $26,933 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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