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Overview |
Biola University | Oxy | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 1,942 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #72 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | oxy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Oxy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $59,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $59,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $17,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $44,853 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $33,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 76% |
Admission |
Biola University | Oxy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 6,305 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 2,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 39.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1370/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Biola University | Oxy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Oxy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $244 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Oxy | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Biola University | Oxy | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | Oxy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Biola University is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 1,942 students)
Biola University vs. Oxy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Oxy?
- Occidental College is 35.1% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at Oxy than Biola University ($59,970.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than Oxy ($31,522 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 64.7% lower than costs at Occidental College ($10,522 vs. $17,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than Occidental College (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Occidental College students is 24.5% larger than aid received Biola University ($33,025 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. Oxy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Oxy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oxy or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Occidental College (1304) is 189 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming Oxy students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman Oxy students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Biola University has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than Oxy (39.4%)
Biola University vs. Oxy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or Oxy? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Oxy and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Oxy is higher than Biola University (83% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Occidental College earn on average $7,700 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $48,900)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $848 lower median federal student loan debt than Biola University graduates. ($23,652 vs. $24,500)
- Oxy graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Biola University graduates. ($244 vs. $253)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/