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Overview |
Bates | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Lewiston, ME | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,790 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bates.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bates | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,066 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,066 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,224 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,491 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,414 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 36% | 98% |
Admission |
Bates | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,273 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.7% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | 1360/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bates | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bates | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,700 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,450 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $274 |
Diversity |
Bates | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bates | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 81% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Bates | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oberlin College is larger than than Bates based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,790 students)
Bates vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bates or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Bates for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $61,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Oberlin than Bates College ($61,106.00 vs. $61,066.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bates College than Oberlin ($27,491 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bates College are 6.8% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($17,224 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Bates College (98% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 46.7% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($51,414 vs. $35,040)
Bates vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bates or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Bates .
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Bates (13.7%)
Bates vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bates or Oberlin? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Oberlin and Bates.
- The graduation rate at Bates is higher than Oberlin College (92% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $31,800 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $43,900)
- Bates College students graduate with a $12,129 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($14,450 vs. $26,579)
- Bates graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($149 vs. $274)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/