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Occidental vs. Willamette

The following statements compare Occidental College and Willamette University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Occidental's tuition ($66,274) is more expensive than Willamette ($51,156).
  • Occidental's acceptance rate (44.17%) is lower than Willamette (77.09%).
  • Occidental has higher yield (17.83%) than Willamette (14.25%).
  • Occidental's SAT score (1,440) is higher than Willamette (1,360).
  • Occidental's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Willamette (13 to 1).
  • Willamette (2,180 students) is larger than Occidental (1,881 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Willamette ($35,423) has higher amount of financial aid than Occidental ($35,409).
  • Occidental's graduation rate (81%) is higher than Willamette (71%).
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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Willamette University

Willamette University

Private, 4 years • Salem, OR #49 Liberal Arts Colleges, #1 in Oregon more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$51,156
Financial Aid
$35,423
Test Scores
1,360 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
77.09% Acceptance Rate
14.25% Yield
Enrollment
1,661 Undergraduate
519 Graduate
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
175 Faculties (full-time)
558 Staffs (full-time)
$99,746 Faculty Salary
$73,631 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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