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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | Oxy | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 1,942 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #72 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | oxy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | Oxy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $59,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $59,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $17,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $44,853 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $33,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 76% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | Oxy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 6,305 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 2,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 39.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | Oxy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | Oxy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $56,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $244 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | Oxy | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 9% | ||
| % International | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | Oxy | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | 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
- Occidental College is larger than than Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (1,942 students vs. 1,389 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. Oxy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or Oxy?
- Claremont McKenna College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Oxy for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $59,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Claremont McKenna than Occidental College ($60,480.00 vs. $59,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claremont McKenna College than Oxy ($28,701 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Occidental College are 8% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($17,330 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Occidental College than Claremont McKenna College (76% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 51.5% larger than aid received Occidental College ($50,020 vs. $33,025)
Claremont McKenna vs. Oxy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or Oxy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oxy or Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College (1408) is 104 points higher than at Oxy (1304)
- Incoming Claremont McKenna students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Oxy (30)
- Accepted freshman Claremont McKenna students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Oxy has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. Oxy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than Occidental College (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $41,200 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $56,600)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $8,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Oxy graduates. ($14,967 vs. $23,652)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Oxy graduates. ($154 vs. $244)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/