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Overview |
Oxy | SCU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Santa Clara, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,854 | 9,340 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | scu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | SCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,850 | $58,587 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,850 | $58,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,284 | $18,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,113 | $49,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,523 | $28,375 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 73% |
Admission |
Oxy | SCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,573 | 18,843 | ||
| Admitted | 2,622 | 8,261 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 43.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1500 | 1340/1500 | ||
| 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 7, 2026 |
Academics |
Oxy | SCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | SCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $81,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $222 |
Diversity |
Oxy | SCU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Oxy | SCU | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | SCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Clara University is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (9,340 students vs. 1,854 students)
Oxy vs. SCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or SCU?
- Occidental College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than SCU for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $58,587.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Oxy than Santa Clara University ($62,850.00 vs. $58,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Occidental College than SCU ($47,113 vs. $49,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Occidental College are 3.8% lower than costs at Santa Clara University ($18,284 vs. $18,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Occidental College than Santa Clara University (78% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Occidental College students is 18.1% larger than aid received Santa Clara University ($33,523 vs. $28,375)
Oxy vs. SCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or SCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SCU or Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Santa Clara University (1313) is 9 points higher than at Oxy (1304)
- Incoming Oxy students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at SCU (30)
- Accepted freshman SCU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- SCU has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than Oxy (39.9%)
Oxy vs. SCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy or SCU? 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 SCU and Oxy.
- The graduation rate at SCU is higher than Occidental College (85% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Santa Clara University earn on average $25,300 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($81,900 vs. $56,600)
- Santa Clara University students graduate with a $2,152 lower median federal student loan debt than Oxy graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,652)
- SCU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Oxy graduates. ($222 vs. $244)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/