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Los Angeles, CA · Irvine, CA
| Occidental College | Stanbridge University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $38,263/yr | $45,372/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,705/yr | $36,623/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,000 | $20,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,655/yr | $43,299/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $21,468/yr | $47,525/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $28,033/yr | $49,714/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $54,959/yr | $49,714/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $244/mo | $212/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $19,252/yr | No data reported |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,250/yr | No data reported |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,880/yr | No data reported |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $84,800/yr | $49,714/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $66,274/yr | No data reported |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $66,274/yr | No data reported |
| Students with Pell Grants | 17% | 61% |
| Students taking federal loans | 37% | 90% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 44% | 10% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1380–1520 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1452 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 31–34 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 33–35 · Math 28–33 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 6,573 | 2,700 |
| Students accepted | 2,622 | 307 |
| Students who enrolled | 532 | 294 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 96% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 23% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 13% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Required |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 81% | 62% |
| Freshmen who come back | 90% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $75,951/yr | $62,144/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $53,141–$105,789 | $36,562–$87,057 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 82% | 64% |
| White students graduating | 81% | 66% |
| Black students graduating | 82% | 52% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 79% | 57% |
| Asian students graduating | 81% | 66% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $52,209/yr | $53,729/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 77% | No data reported |
| Graduate on time | 68% | No data reported |
| Pell students who graduate | 86% | 65% |
| First-gen students who finish | 82% | 66% |
| Low-income students who finish | No data reported | 66% |
| Students who transfer out | 11% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $64,002/yr | $58,467/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 29% · Visual & Performing Arts 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% | Health Professions 100% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 29% of degrees | Health Professions — 100% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 13% of degrees | No data reported |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees | No data reported |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | No data reported |
| 5th most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 8% of degrees | No data reported |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Economics — $64,885/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $90,853/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 23% | 0% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,877 | 2,643 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 285 |
| Average professor pay | $12,349/mo | $7,667/mo |
| Full-time professors | 75% | 31% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges |
| Median family income | $76,004 | $26,961 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Irvine, CA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1887 | 1996 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | For-profit |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5% | 0% |
| Men | 41% | 20% |
| Women | 59% | 80% |
| White students | 46% | 11% |
| Black students | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 18% | 42% |
| Asian students | 16% | 18% |
| Two or more races | 9.8% | 4% |
| Other / not reported | 1.5% | 20% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 18% | 42% |
| Part-time students | 1.1% | 0% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.5% | 72% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $24,676/yr | $3,124/yr |
| Endowment | $654.3M | No data reported |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | No — no campus housing |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,650 | No data reported |
| Required to live on campus | Yes — for first-year students | No data reported |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,338/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $8,794/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | No |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Differs by program |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | No |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | No |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | Yes | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | No data reported |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
| Football team | No | No data reported |
| Varsity teams | 18 | No data reported |
| Student athletes | 374 | No data reported |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | No data reported |
| Athletics budget | $4.5M | No data reported |
| Athletics revenue | $5.0M | No data reported |
| Recruiting spend | $69,049 | No data reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.