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Overview |
Brandeis University | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Waltham, MA | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,581 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #90 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brandeis.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brandeis University | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,724 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,724 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,092 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,565 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,733 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 98% |
Admission |
Brandeis University | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,917 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 3,908 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1530 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Brandeis University | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brandeis University | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Brandeis University | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 20% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Brandeis University | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Brandeis University | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brandeis University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (5,581 students vs. 2,992 students)
Brandeis University vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brandeis University or Oberlin?
- Brandeis University is 1% more expensive to attend than Oberlin for in-state tuition ($61,724.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Brandeis University than Oberlin College ($61,724.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Brandeis University than Oberlin ($45,565 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brandeis University are 7.6% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($17,092 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Brandeis University (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 3.9% larger than aid received Brandeis University ($35,040 vs. $33,733)
Brandeis University vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brandeis University or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Brandeis University .
- The average SAT score at Brandeis University (1360) is 3 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming Brandeis University students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman Brandeis University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Brandeis University has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Brandeis University vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brandeis University 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 Brandeis University.
- The graduation rate at Brandeis University is higher than Oberlin College (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Brandeis University earn on average $22,800 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Brandeis University graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Brandeis University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Brandeis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/