College comparison

Oakwood University vs Occidental College

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Oakwood University Huntsville, AL	Occidental College Los Angeles, CA
Acceptance rateOccidental College is more selective	45%	44%
SAT (25–75)	—	1380–1520
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,153	1,877
Avg net price	$25,669	$38,263
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Huntsville, AL	Los Angeles, CA

Quick answers

Is Oakwood University or Occidental College harder to get into?

Occidental College is more selective: Oakwood University's acceptance rate is approximately 45% and Occidental College's is approximately 44% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Oakwood University vs Occidental College?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Oakwood University and 1380–1520 at Occidental College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.