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Kenyon Wooster Grinnell Case Western Macalester College Bucknell Vassar Lafayette College Skidmore College Carleton College DePauw Miami| Denison University | Oberlin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Denison | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Denison | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 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 |
Denison | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Denison | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Denison | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Denison | 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Oberlin than Denison University ($61,106.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than Oberlin ($38,267 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 27.7% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($14,400 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Denison University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($36,497 vs. $35,040)
Denison vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Denison University (88% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Denison University earn on average $12,200 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $43,900)
- Denison University students graduate with a $579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,579)
- Denison graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Denison graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/