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Overview |
Oxy | Hillsdale College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Hillsdale, Michigan | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 1,678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Undenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | hillsdale.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Hillsdale College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $29,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $29,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $24,196 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $21,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 99% |
Admission |
Oxy | Hillsdale College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 3,017 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 62.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.93 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1360/1520 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oxy | Hillsdale College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Hillsdale College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | N/A |
Diversity |
Oxy | Hillsdale College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Oxy | Hillsdale College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Hillsdale College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Occidental College is larger than than Hillsdale College based on total student enrollment (1,942 students vs. 1,678 students)
Oxy vs. Hillsdale College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Hillsdale College?
- Occidental College is 102.7% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale College for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $29,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.7% higher at Oxy than Hillsdale College ($59,970.00 vs. $29,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsdale College than Oxy ($24,196 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale College are 38.6% lower than costs at Occidental College ($12,500 vs. $17,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hillsdale College than Occidental College (99% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Occidental College students is 56.6% larger than aid received Hillsdale College ($33,025 vs. $21,093)
Oxy vs. Hillsdale College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Hillsdale College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale College or Oxy .
- Accepted freshman Hillsdale College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Oxy has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Hillsdale College (20.6%)
Oxy vs. Hillsdale College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy or Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale College and Oxy.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/