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Overview |
Emory | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,841 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #24 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emory.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emory | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,120 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,120 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,680 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,914 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 98% |
Admission |
Emory | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,179 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 3,767 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emory | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emory | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,500 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,233 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $274 |
Diversity |
Emory | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Emory | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Emory | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (14,841 students vs. 2,992 students)
Emory vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emory or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 7% more expensive to attend than Emory for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Oberlin than Emory University ($61,106.00 vs. $57,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory University than Oberlin ($26,680 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emory University are 8.1% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($17,016 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Emory University (98% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory University students is 39.6% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($48,914 vs. $35,040)
Emory vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emory or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Emory .
- The average SAT score at Emory University (1380) is 23 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming Emory students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman Emory students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Emory (11.4%)
Emory vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emory 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 Emory.
- The graduation rate at Emory is higher than Oberlin College (90% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Emory University earn on average $37,600 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($81,500 vs. $43,900)
- Emory University students graduate with a $9,346 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($17,233 vs. $26,579)
- Emory graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($178 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/