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Occidental vs. Grinnell

The following statements compare Occidental College and Grinnell College with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Grinnell's tuition ($64,862) is more expensive than Occidental ($63,446).
  • Grinnell's acceptance rate (10.76%) is lower than Occidental (39.40%).
  • Grinnell has higher yield (40.61%) than Occidental (21.38%).
  • Grinnell's SAT score (1,480) is higher than Occidental (1,430).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 9 to 1.
  • Occidental (1,942 students) is larger than Grinnell (1,759 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Grinnell ($43,476) has higher amount of financial aid than Occidental ($35,721).
  • Grinnell's graduation rate (88%) is higher than Occidental (82%).
Occidental College

Occidental College

Private, 4 years • Los Angeles, CA #41 Liberal Arts Colleges, #26 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$63,446
Financial Aid
$35,721
Test Scores
1,430 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
39.40% Acceptance Rate
21.38% Yield
Enrollment
1,942 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
82% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
200 Faculties (full-time)
639 Staffs (full-time)
$102,388 Faculty Salary
$65,659 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,864 annual charge
-1,650 capacity
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Grinnell College

Grinnell College

Private, 4 years • Grinnell, IA #12 Liberal Arts Colleges, #1 in Iowa more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$64,862
Financial Aid
$43,476
Test Scores
1,480 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
10.76% Acceptance Rate
40.61% Yield
Enrollment
1,759 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
88% Graduation Rate
93% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
202 Faculties (full-time)
710 Staffs (full-time)
$102,930 Faculty Salary
$69,616 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,108 annual charge
-1,419 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,940 annual charge
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