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Overview |
Cornell | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,898 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #19 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornell.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,456 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,456 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,988 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,060 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,219 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 98% |
Admission |
Cornell | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 69,195 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 5,168 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.6% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 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 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 93% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,400 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $274 |
Diversity |
Cornell | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Cornell | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Cornell | 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
- Cornell University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (25,898 students vs. 2,992 students)
Cornell vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell or Oberlin?
- Cornell University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Oberlin for in-state tuition ($62,456.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Cornell than Oberlin College ($62,456.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cornell University than Oberlin ($26,060 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell University are 8.3% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($16,988 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Cornell University (98% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell University students is 54.7% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($54,219 vs. $35,040)
Cornell vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Cornell .
- The average SAT score at Cornell University (1428) is 71 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming Cornell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman Cornell students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Cornell (7.5%)
Cornell vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell 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 Cornell.
- The graduation rate at Cornell is higher than Oberlin College (93% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Cornell University earn on average $54,500 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($98,400 vs. $43,900)
- Cornell University students graduate with a $14,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($12,000 vs. $26,579)
- Cornell graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($124 vs. $274)
- More Cornell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/