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AU Georgetown Kenyon Denison Northeastern BU Grinnell Case Western Fordham University of Richmond Macalester College William & Mary| George Washington University | Oberlin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 98% |
Admission |
George Washington | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
George Washington | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 84% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 2,992 students)
George Washington vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Oberlin?
- George Washington University is 1.6% more expensive to attend than Oberlin for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at George Washington than Oberlin College ($62,110.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Washington University than Oberlin ($42,723 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Washington University are 17% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($15,720 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than George Washington University (98% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 0.6% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($35,257 vs. $35,040)
George Washington vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 63 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
George Washington vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than George Washington University (88% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $36,600 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $43,900)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $1,617 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($24,962 vs. $26,579)
- George Washington graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/