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George Washington Kenyon Notre Dame Duke Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt NYU UVA Northwestern Penn Emory| Georgetown University | Oberlin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 98% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1360/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $274 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Georgetown | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 2,992 students)
Georgetown vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Oberlin?
- Georgetown University is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Oberlin for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Georgetown than Oberlin College ($61,872.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown University than Oberlin ($35,566 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oberlin College are 2.4% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($18,390 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Georgetown University (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 31.1% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($45,949 vs. $35,040)
Georgetown vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 59 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Oberlin College (94% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $75,000 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $43,900)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $11,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($15,500 vs. $26,579)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($160 vs. $274)
- More Georgetown 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/