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Riverside, CA · Santa Barbara, CA
| La Sierra University | Westmont College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $45,566/yr | $29,053/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $44,988/yr | $20,899/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $23,250 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $44,593/yr | $15,492/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $45,518/yr | $19,867/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $47,266/yr | $24,524/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $45,999/yr | $38,124/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $246/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,431/yr | $16,960/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $22,086/yr | $13,275/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,062/yr | $1,600/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,446/yr | $1,400/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $51,459/yr | $71,150/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,710/yr | $53,584/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $37,710/yr | $53,584/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 47% | 20% |
| Students taking federal loans | 59% | 51% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 92% | 77% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1240–1450 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1328 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 25–32 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 23–34 · Math 21–29 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,238 | 2,244 |
| Students accepted | 2,088 | 1,792 |
| Students who enrolled | 258 | 320 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 12% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 8% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 60% | 70% |
| Freshmen who come back | 77% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $61,824/yr | $64,778/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,425–$91,365 | $33,002–$97,039 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 53% | 72% |
| White students graduating | 46% | 74% |
| Black students graduating | 62% | 33% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 54% | 65% |
| Asian students graduating | 82% | 63% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $42,617/yr | $53,737/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 79% |
| Graduate on time | 43% | 64% |
| Pell students who graduate | 58% | 54% |
| First-gen students who finish | 30% | 71% |
| Low-income students who finish | 31% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | 16% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $52,107/yr | $58,802/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 30% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 14% | Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 11% · Health Professions 10% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 30% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology — $83,990/yr | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $83,026/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 13% | 17% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,116 | 1,302 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 348 | 8 |
| Average professor pay | $8,396/mo | $10,166/mo |
| Full-time professors | 64% | 64% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission |
| Median family income | $39,628 | $87,651 |
| Setting | City (large) | Suburb (midsize) |
| Location | Riverside, CA | Santa Barbara, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1922 | 1937 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Men | 42% | 39% |
| Women | 58% | 61% |
| White students | 8.9% | 52% |
| Black students | 7.2% | 2.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 54% | 23% |
| Asian students | 15% | 5.3% |
| Two or more races | 6.6% | 9% |
| Other / not reported | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 40% | 17% |
| Part-time students | 4.7% | 0.7% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.5% | 3.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,162/yr | $22,852/yr |
| Endowment | $121.2M | $92.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 850 | 1,207 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,980/yr | $9,860/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,690/yr | $6,500/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Quarter | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Nondenominational |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | No | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NAIA Division II | NCAA Division II without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 11 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 237 | 319 |
| Athletic scholarships | $974,705 | $2.3M |
| Athletics budget | $2.9M | $6.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.9M | $6.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $0 | $33,312 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.