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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | Olin College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 100% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1490/1560 | ||
| 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 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $152 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 11% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | Olin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Claremont McKenna College is larger than than Olin College based on total student enrollment (1,389 students vs. 386 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or Olin College?
- Claremont McKenna College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Olin College for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Claremont McKenna than Olin College of Engineering ($60,480.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claremont McKenna College than Olin College ($28,701 vs. $38,502)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olin College of Engineering are 1% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($18,524 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than Claremont McKenna College (100% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 23.4% larger than aid received Olin College of Engineering ($50,020 vs. $40,522)
Claremont McKenna vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Olin College of Engineering (1506) is 98 points higher than at Claremont McKenna (1408)
- Incoming Olin College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Claremont McKenna (31)
- Accepted freshman Olin College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Claremont McKenna (3.89)
- Olin College has a higher acceptance rate (19.1%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna or Olin College? 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 Olin College and Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than Claremont McKenna College (96% vs. 91%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $257 lower median federal student loan debt than Claremont McKenna graduates. ($14,710 vs. $14,967)
- Olin College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Claremont McKenna graduates. ($152 vs. $154)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/