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Overview |
Oxy | St John's | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Annapolis, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,854 | 578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | sjca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | St John's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,850 | $37,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,850 | $37,842 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,284 | $14,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,113 | $27,729 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,523 | $25,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 92% |
Admission |
Oxy | St John's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,573 | 1,059 | ||
| Admitted | 2,622 | 469 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 44.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1500 | 1250/1500 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Oxy | St John's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | St John's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oxy | St John's | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Oxy | St John's | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | St John's | ||
| 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 St John's based on total student enrollment (1,854 students vs. 578 students)
Oxy vs. St John's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or St John's?
- Occidental College is 66.1% more expensive to attend than St John's for in-state tuition ($62,850.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.1% higher at Oxy than St John's College ($62,850.00 vs. $37,842.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than Oxy ($27,729 vs. $47,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 22% lower than costs at Occidental College ($14,984 vs. $18,284)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Occidental College (92% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Occidental College students is 33.1% larger than aid received St John's College ($33,523 vs. $25,194)
Oxy vs. St John's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or St John's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's or Oxy .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- St John's has a higher acceptance rate (44.3%) than Oxy (39.9%)
Oxy vs. St John's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy or St John's? 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 St John's and Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Oxy is higher than St John's College (83% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Occidental College earn on average $15,400 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $41,200)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $3,348 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($23,652 vs. $27,000)
- Oxy graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/