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Overview |
Oberlin | BC | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,976 | 1,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #155 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,700 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,942 | $14,370 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,484 | $19,660 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,746 | $36,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Oberlin | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,039 | 3,984 | ||
| Admitted | 3,641 | 3,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1070/1375 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oberlin | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | BC | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Oberlin | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oberlin College is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (2,976 students vs. 1,436 students)
Oberlin vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or BC?
- Oberlin College is 58.1% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.1% higher at Oberlin than Bridgewater College ($63,700.00 vs. $40,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Oberlin ($19,660 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 31.8% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($14,370 vs. $18,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Oberlin College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 7.7% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($36,350 vs. $33,746)
Oberlin vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 323 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Oberlin (33%)
Oberlin vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or BC? 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 BC and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Bridgewater College (88% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Oberlin College earn on average $800 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $43,100)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/