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Overview |
IU | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
IU | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 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 |
Academics |
IU | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $274 |
Diversity |
IU | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IU | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 84% | ||
Campus |
IU | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 2,992 students)
IU vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 510.3% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at Oberlin than Indiana University Bloomington ($61,106.00 vs. $37,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Oberlin ($16,234 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 50.4% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($12,228 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Indiana University Bloomington (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 239% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($35,040 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or IU .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 158 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at IU (27)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
IU vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (88% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $12,300 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $43,900)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $4,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,579)
- IU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($232 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/