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Overview |
Miami | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,107 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,342 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,371 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,824 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,031 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,752 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Miami | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,367 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 26,699 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.9% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Miami | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $274 |
Diversity |
Miami | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Miami | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Miami | 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
- Miami University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (19,107 students vs. 2,992 students)
Miami vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 326.1% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $14,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at Oberlin than Miami University ($61,106.00 vs. $35,371.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miami University than Oberlin ($23,031 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miami University are 16.2% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($15,824 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Miami University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 137.5% larger than aid received Miami University ($35,040 vs. $14,752)
Miami vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 98 points higher than at Miami (1259)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Miami (28)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Miami vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Miami University (88% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,900)
- Miami University students graduate with a $1,829 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($24,750 vs. $26,579)
- Miami graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($255 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/