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Overview |
Oxy | Olin College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Needham, MA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 386 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | olin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Olin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $57,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $57,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $38,502 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $40,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Oxy | Olin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 862 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 165 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 19.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 45.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 35/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 10, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oxy | Olin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Olin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 96% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $14,710 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $152 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Olin College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 11% |
Students |
Oxy | Olin College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Olin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Occidental College is larger than than Olin College based on total student enrollment (1,942 students vs. 386 students)
Oxy vs. Olin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Olin College?
- Occidental College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Olin College for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Oxy than Olin College of Engineering ($59,970.00 vs. $57,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olin College of Engineering than Oxy ($38,502 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Occidental College are 6.9% lower than costs at Olin College of Engineering ($17,330 vs. $18,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olin College of Engineering than Occidental College (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Olin College of Engineering students is 22.7% larger than aid received Occidental College ($40,522 vs. $33,025)
Oxy vs. Olin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Olin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olin College or Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Olin College of Engineering (1506) is 202 points higher than at Oxy (1304)
- Incoming Olin College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Oxy (30)
- Accepted freshman Olin College students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Oxy has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Olin College (19.1%)
Oxy vs. Olin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Olin College is higher than Occidental College (96% vs. 83%)
- Olin College of Engineering students graduate with a $8,942 lower median federal student loan debt than Oxy graduates. ($14,710 vs. $23,652)
- Olin College graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Oxy graduates. ($152 vs. $244)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/