Oberlin College is the more selective of the two, admitting 34.0% of applicants versus 44.9% at Occidental College. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $16,234 per year at Oberlin College versus $21,468 at Occidental College. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1360–1530 at Oberlin College and 1400–1510 at Occidental College.
| Metric | Oberlin College | Occidental College |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 34.0% | 44.9% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1360–1530 | 1400–1510 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.7 | 3.64 |
| Yield rate | 19.0% | 13.0% |
| Class size | 701 | 437 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $16,234 | $21,468 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $50,234 | $54,959 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2025–26 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. Oberlin College admits 34.0% of applicants, compared with 44.9% at Occidental College, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $16,234 per year at Oberlin College and $21,468 at Occidental College, so Oberlin College is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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