Los Angeles, CA · Claremont, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Occidental College | Scripps College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 39.9% | 33.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $63,446 | $63,434 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $63,446 | $63,434 |
| Average Net Price | $27,178 | $26,737 |
| Graduation Rate | 85.0% | 87.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Occidental College accepts 39.9% of applicants. Scripps College accepts 33.9%. Tuition is close: $63,446 at Occidental College, $63,434 at Scripps College. Six-year graduation rates are close: 85% at Occidental College, 87% at Scripps College.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Scripps College. It accepts 33.9% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Scripps College has lower published tuition: $63,434 versus $63,446. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Scripps College: 87% of students finish in 6 years. Occidental College is at 85%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.