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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | Scripps College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,384 | 1,103 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #17 | #53 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | scrippscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | Scripps College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,800 | $63,216 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,800 | $63,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,650 | $20,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,978 | $45,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $52,149 | $37,825 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 53% | 55% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | Scripps College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,799 | 3,082 | ||
| Admitted | 645 | 1,046 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 33.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.8% | 26.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1560 | 1420/1530 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | Scripps College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | Scripps College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $144 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | Scripps College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | Scripps College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | Scripps 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (1,384 students vs. 1,103 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. Scripps College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or Scripps College?
- Claremont McKenna College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than Scripps College for in-state tuition ($63,800.00 vs. $63,216.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Claremont McKenna than Scripps College ($63,800.00 vs. $63,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claremont McKenna College than Scripps College ($29,978 vs. $45,505)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claremont McKenna College are 6.9% lower than costs at Scripps College ($19,650 vs. $20,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Claremont McKenna College (55% vs. 53%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 37.9% larger than aid received Scripps College ($52,149 vs. $37,825)
Claremont McKenna vs. Scripps College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or Scripps College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Scripps College or Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College (1408) is 46 points higher than at Scripps College (1362)
- Incoming Claremont McKenna students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Scripps College (31)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Claremont McKenna (3.89)
- Scripps College has a higher acceptance rate (33.9%) than Claremont McKenna (11.1%)
Claremont McKenna vs. Scripps College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna or Scripps 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 Scripps College and Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than Scripps College (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $38,500 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $967 lower median federal student loan debt than Claremont McKenna graduates. ($14,000 vs. $14,967)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Claremont McKenna graduates. ($144 vs. $154)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/