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Overview |
Colgate | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 98% |
Admission |
Colgate | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colgate | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $274 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Colgate | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | 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
- Colgate University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (3,141 students vs. 2,992 students)
Colgate vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Oberlin?
- Colgate University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Oberlin for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Colgate than Oberlin College ($63,904.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Oberlin ($27,074 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 14.2% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($16,106 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Colgate University (98% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 56% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($54,647 vs. $35,040)
Colgate vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 17 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Oberlin College (92% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Colgate University earn on average $31,400 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($75,300 vs. $43,900)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,454 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($16,125 vs. $26,579)
- Colgate graduates are paying $108 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($166 vs. $274)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/