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Overview |
Oxy | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Oxy | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oxy | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $282 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Oxy | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Lawrence | ||
| 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
- Occidental College is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (1,942 students vs. 1,426 students)
Oxy vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Lawrence?
- Occidental College is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Oxy than Lawrence University ($59,970.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Oxy ($26,368 vs. $44,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 50.4% lower than costs at Occidental College ($11,520 vs. $17,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Occidental College (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 21.4% larger than aid received Occidental College ($40,089 vs. $33,025)
Oxy vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Oxy .
- Accepted freshman Oxy students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Oxy (39.4%)
Oxy vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Oxy is higher than Lawrence University (83% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Occidental College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $45,600)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $3,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,350)
- Oxy graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($244 vs. $282)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/