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Overview |
HMC | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 922 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hmc.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
HMC | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,516 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,516 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,879 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,850 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,386 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 98% |
Admission |
HMC | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,440 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 593 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.96 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/36 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1480/1560 | 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 |
HMC | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HMC | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,900 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,540 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $274 |
Diversity |
HMC | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
HMC | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 84% | ||
Campus |
HMC | 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than HMC based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 922 students)
HMC vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HMC or Oberlin?
- Harvey Mudd College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Oberlin for in-state tuition ($62,516.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at HMC than Oberlin College ($62,516.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harvey Mudd College than Oberlin ($39,850 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oberlin College are 8.1% lower than costs at Harvey Mudd College ($18,390 vs. $19,879)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Harvey Mudd College (98% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harvey Mudd College students is 21% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($42,386 vs. $35,040)
HMC vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HMC or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or HMC .
- The average SAT score at Harvey Mudd College (1484) is 127 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming HMC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman HMC students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than HMC (13.4%)
HMC vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HMC 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 HMC.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Harvey Mudd College (88% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Harvey Mudd College earn on average $41,000 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($84,900 vs. $43,900)
- Harvey Mudd College students graduate with a $1,039 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($25,540 vs. $26,579)
- HMC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($264 vs. $274)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/