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BU Villanova Northeastern Kenyon Tufts Babson Colgate Brandeis University Holy Cross Denison NYU Notre Dame| Boston College | Oberlin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 98% |
Admission |
BC | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 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 |
BC | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $274 |
Diversity |
BC | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
BC | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 84% | ||
Campus |
BC | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 2,992 students)
BC vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Oberlin?
- Boston College is 3% more expensive to attend than Oberlin for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at BC than Oberlin College ($62,950.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston College than Oberlin ($30,559 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 14.1% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($16,120 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Boston College (98% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 42.7% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($49,992 vs. $35,040)
BC vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or BC .
- The average SAT score at Boston College (1380) is 23 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Oberlin College (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $47,000 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $43,900)
- Boston College students graduate with a $7,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,579)
- BC graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($196 vs. $274)
- More BC 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/