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Occidental vs. Holy Cross

The following statements compare Occidental College and College of the Holy Cross with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Occidental's tuition ($66,274) is more expensive than Holy Cross ($64,500).
  • Holy Cross's acceptance rate (17.61%) is lower than Occidental (44.17%).
  • Holy Cross has higher yield (49.55%) than Occidental (17.83%).
  • Occidental's SAT score (1,440) is higher than Holy Cross (1,340).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.
  • Holy Cross (3,126 students) is larger than Occidental (1,881 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Holy Cross ($42,409) has higher amount of financial aid than Occidental ($35,409).
  • Holy Cross's graduation rate (87%) is higher than Occidental (81%).
Occidental College

Occidental College

Private, 4 years • Los Angeles, CA #46 Liberal Arts Colleges, #29 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$66,274
Financial Aid
$35,409
Test Scores
1,440 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
44.17% Acceptance Rate
17.83% Yield
Enrollment
1,881 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
81% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
198 Faculties (full-time)
694 Staffs (full-time)
$111,137 Faculty Salary
$74,314 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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College of the Holy Cross

College of the Holy Cross

Private, 4 years • Worcester, MA #17 Liberal Arts Colleges, #10 in Massachusetts more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$64,500
Financial Aid
$42,409
Test Scores
1,340 SAT
30 ACT
Admission
17.61% Acceptance Rate
49.55% Yield
Enrollment
3,126 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
87% Graduation Rate
6% Transfer-out Rate
95% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
313 Faculties (full-time)
1,120 Staffs (full-time)
$111,375 Faculty Salary
$73,936 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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