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Overview |
Oxy | Colby College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Waterville, ME | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,854 | 2,284 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #37 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | colby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Colby College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,850 | $63,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,850 | $63,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,284 | $17,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,113 | $15,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,523 | $66,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 42% |
Admission |
Oxy | Colby College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,573 | 17,786 | ||
| Admitted | 2,622 | 1,215 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 6.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 49.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1500 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Oxy | Colby College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Colby College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $73,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $19,345 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $200 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Colby College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Oxy | Colby College | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Colby College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Colby College is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (2,284 students vs. 1,854 students)
Oxy vs. Colby College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Colby College?
- Colby College is 1.5% more expensive to attend than Oxy for in-state tuition ($63,790.00 vs. $62,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.5% higher at Colby College than Occidental College ($63,790.00 vs. $62,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colby College than Oxy ($15,163 vs. $47,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colby College are 6.8% lower than costs at Occidental College ($17,120 vs. $18,284)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Occidental College than Colby College (78% vs. 42%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colby College students is 98% larger than aid received Occidental College ($66,387 vs. $33,523)
Oxy vs. Colby College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Colby College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Colby College or Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Colby College (1363) is 59 points higher than at Oxy (1304)
- Incoming Colby College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Oxy (30)
- Accepted freshman Colby College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Oxy has a higher acceptance rate (39.9%) than Colby College (6.8%)
Oxy vs. Colby College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy or Colby 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 Colby College and Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Colby College is higher than Occidental College (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Colby College earn on average $16,800 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($73,400 vs. $56,600)
- Colby College students graduate with a $4,307 lower median federal student loan debt than Oxy graduates. ($19,345 vs. $23,652)
- Colby College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Oxy graduates. ($200 vs. $244)
- More Colby College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oxy students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/