Oberlin vs Occidental
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Oberlin CollegeOberlin, OHCatholic life on campusOccidental CollegeLos Angeles, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Occidental: $75,951, against $58,343 at Oberlin.
- Median debt is lower at Occidental: $23,000, against $26,000 at Oberlin.
- Oberlin admits 34% of applicants, and Occidental admits 44%.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Oberlin, OH
Los Angeles, CA
Setting
Town
City
Students
2,976
1,854
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
34%
44%
Average SAT
1447
1452
ACT middle 50%
31–34
31–34
Graduation rate
81%
81%
First-year retention
91%
90%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$38,645
$38,263
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$18,774
$20,705
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,799
$17,655
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,123
$21,468
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$29,207
$28,033
Net price, over $110,000 income
$48,731
$54,959
Median debt
$26,000
$23,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$58,343
$75,951
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.