Quad

Key differences on Getting in

  1. 1

    Westminster's yield is 3 pts higher than Washington's

    Yield rate
  2. 2

    Washington's SAT midpoint is 20 points higher than Westminster's

    SAT midpoint
  3. 3

    Washington admits 57% vs. 65% at Westminster

    Acceptance rate

Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.

The funnel

Acceptance rate
Westminster65%
Washington57%
Applicants
Westminster2.1K
Washington4K
Admitted
Westminster1.3K
Washington2.3K
Yield rate
Westminster15%
Washington12%

Quad's selectivity

  • WestminsterSelective
  • WashingtonSelective

Men and women

Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.

Women admitted
Westminster70%
Washington55%
Men admitted
Westminster62%
Washington61%

Test scores

SAT total,

Westminster
1070–1310
Washington
1080–1310

Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

ACT composite,

Westminster
22–27
Washington
27–31

Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.

Submitted SAT
Westminster9%
Washington24%
Submitted ACT
Westminster36%
Washington2%

Test policy

  • WestminsterTest-optional
  • WashingtonRequired for some applicants

How they read a record

  • Westminster

    and GPA are both important; class rank and tests are both considered. 63% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.

  • Washington

    and GPA are both very important; class rank and tests are both considered. 48% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.

What they look at

FactorWestminsterWashington
High school GPA ImportantVery important
High school record RequiredRequired
Class rank ConsideredConsidered
College-prep program ConsideredRequired
Recommendations ConsideredImportant
Essay ConsideredImportant
Legacy status Not consideredNot considered
Work experience ConsideredConsidered
Demonstration of competencies Not consideredNot considered
English proficiency test ConsideredRequired
Other tests Not consideredNot considered
All admissions numbers in the table

Sources:Westminster University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Westminster University Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Washington College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025;Washington College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;Washington College Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why