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UCLA Stanford NYU Pomona Loyola Marymount Claremont McKenna Cornell UC Berkeley UCSD SCU Notre Dame Pepperdine| Occidental College | University of Southern California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oxy | USC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,854 | 47,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #36 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | usc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | USC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,850 | $66,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,850 | $66,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,284 | $19,198 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $47,113 | $41,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,523 | $43,208 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 68% |
Admission |
Oxy | USC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,573 | 80,808 | ||
| Admitted | 2,622 | 8,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 10% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 44.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1500 | 1440/1550 | ||
| 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 | USC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | USC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $85,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $22,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $231 |
Diversity |
Oxy | USC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Oxy | USC | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | USC | ||
| 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
- University of Southern California is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (47,147 students vs. 1,854 students)
Oxy vs. USC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or USC?
- University of Southern California is 6% more expensive to attend than Oxy for in-state tuition ($66,640.00 vs. $62,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at USC than Occidental College ($66,640.00 vs. $62,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern California than Oxy ($41,496 vs. $47,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Occidental College are 5% lower than costs at University of Southern California ($18,284 vs. $19,198)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Occidental College than University of Southern California (78% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is 28.9% larger than aid received Occidental College ($43,208 vs. $33,523)
Oxy vs. USC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or USC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC or Oxy .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern California (1391) is 87 points higher than at Oxy (1304)
- Incoming USC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Oxy (30)
- Accepted freshman USC students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Oxy has a higher acceptance rate (39.9%) than USC (10%)
Oxy vs. USC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy or USC? 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 USC and Oxy.
- The graduation rate at USC is higher than Occidental College (90% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $28,900 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $56,600)
- University of Southern California students graduate with a $1,277 lower median federal student loan debt than Oxy graduates. ($22,375 vs. $23,652)
- USC graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Oxy graduates. ($231 vs. $244)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/