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Overview |
Claremont McKenna | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,389 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #18 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claremontmckenna.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claremont McKenna | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,480 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,480 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,712 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,701 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,020 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 49% | 98% |
Admission |
Claremont McKenna | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,709 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 591 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 10.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 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 | 1440/1550 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Claremont McKenna | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claremont McKenna | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $97,800 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,967 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $154 | $274 |
Diversity |
Claremont McKenna | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Claremont McKenna | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Claremont McKenna | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,389 students)
Claremont McKenna vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claremont McKenna or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 1% more expensive to attend than Claremont McKenna for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Oberlin than Claremont McKenna College ($61,106.00 vs. $60,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claremont McKenna College than Oberlin ($28,701 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oberlin College are 1.8% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($18,390 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Claremont McKenna College (98% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 42.8% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($50,020 vs. $35,040)
Claremont McKenna vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claremont McKenna or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Claremont McKenna .
- The average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College (1408) is 51 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming Claremont McKenna students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman Claremont McKenna students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
Claremont McKenna vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claremont McKenna 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 Claremont McKenna.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than Oberlin College (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $53,900 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $43,900)
- Claremont McKenna College students graduate with a $11,612 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($14,967 vs. $26,579)
- Claremont McKenna graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($154 vs. $274)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/