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Overview |
Davidson | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Davidson, NC | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,927 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #37 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | davidson.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Davidson | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,550 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,550 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,750 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,704 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,496 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 98% |
Admission |
Davidson | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,479 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 1,098 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.9% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.4% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 7, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Davidson | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Davidson | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,500 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $274 |
Diversity |
Davidson | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Davidson | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Davidson | 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than Davidson based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,927 students)
Davidson vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Davidson or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Davidson for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Oberlin than Davidson College ($61,106.00 vs. $56,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davidson College than Oberlin ($26,704 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davidson College are 16.8% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($15,750 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Davidson College (98% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davidson College students is 32.7% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($46,496 vs. $35,040)
Davidson vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Davidson or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Davidson .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 2 points higher than at Davidson (1355)
- Incoming Davidson students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman Davidson students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Davidson (16.9%)
Davidson vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Davidson 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 Davidson.
- The graduation rate at Davidson is higher than Oberlin College (92% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Davidson College earn on average $19,600 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($63,500 vs. $43,900)
- Davidson College students graduate with a $9,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($17,000 vs. $26,579)
- Davidson graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($175 vs. $274)
- More Davidson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/