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Overview |
Colorado College | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,203 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #80 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coloradocollege.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado College | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,554 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,554 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,376 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,178 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,160 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 98% |
Admission |
Colorado College | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,846 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 1,279 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.3% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.8% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 |
Colorado College | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado College | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $274 |
Diversity |
Colorado College | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Colorado College | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Colorado College | 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Colorado College based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 2,203 students)
Colorado College vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado College or Oberlin?
- Colorado College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Oberlin for in-state tuition ($64,554.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Colorado College than Oberlin College ($64,554.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado College than Oberlin ($33,178 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado College are 27.9% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($14,376 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Colorado College (98% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado College students is 31.7% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($46,160 vs. $35,040)
Colorado College vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado College or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Colorado College .
- Accepted freshman Colorado College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Colorado College (16.3%)
Colorado College vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado College 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 Colorado College.
- The graduation rate at Colorado College is the same as at Oberlin College (88% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Colorado College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,900)
- Colorado College students graduate with a $6,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,579)
- Colorado College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($211 vs. $274)
- More Colorado College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/