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Overview |
Northwestern | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 98% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $274 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Northwestern | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 2,992 students)
Northwestern vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Oberlin?
- Northwestern University is 2.1% more expensive to attend than Oberlin for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.1% higher at Northwestern than Oberlin College ($62,391.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Oberlin ($22,095 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oberlin College are 5.7% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($18,390 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Northwestern University (98% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 76.1% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($61,716 vs. $35,040)
Northwestern vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 103 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern 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 Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Oberlin College (94% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $45,900 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $43,900)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $7,201 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($19,378 vs. $26,579)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($200 vs. $274)
- More Northwestern 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/