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Overview |
JCU | Oberlin | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
JCU | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $274 |
Diversity |
JCU | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
JCU | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 84% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 34.3% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at Oberlin than John Carroll University ($61,106.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Oberlin ($30,496 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 39.3% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($13,200 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 15.2% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($35,040 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 230 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at JCU (3.66)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
JCU vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than John Carroll University (88% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $13,700 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $360 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($26,579 vs. $26,939)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($274 vs. $278)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/