| Occidental vs. St Olaf |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#20 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Minnesota Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$63,446 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$56,970 |
| $63,446 | Graduate Tuition | - |
| Less$35,721 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$38,296 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,430 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,370 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter39.40% | Acceptance Rate | Easier56.41% |
| Lower21.38% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable27.89% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,942 | Total Enrollment (All Undergraduate in both schools) | Larger3,046 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower82% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| Higher12% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower11% |
| Lower89% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,650) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,986) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $8,390) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,520) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 269 | Number of faculties | 302 |
| Higher$106,036 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$80,327 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.