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Overview |
Oberlin | Allegheny College | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Meadville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 1,353 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #204 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | allegheny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Allegheny College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $52,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $52,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $26,719 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $42,599 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Allegheny College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 4,148 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 2,889 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 69.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1114/1372 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oberlin | Allegheny College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Allegheny College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $299 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Allegheny College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Oberlin | Allegheny College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Allegheny College | ||
| 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 Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,353 students)
Oberlin vs. Allegheny College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Allegheny College?
- Oberlin College is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at Oberlin than Allegheny College ($61,106.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Oberlin ($26,719 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 33.3% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($13,796 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 21.6% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($42,599 vs. $35,040)
Oberlin vs. Allegheny College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Allegheny College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Allegheny College or Oberlin .
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Allegheny College has a higher acceptance rate (69.6%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Allegheny College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Allegheny College? 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 Allegheny College and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Allegheny College (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $11,300 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $2,421 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,579 vs. $29,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($274 vs. $299)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allegheny College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/