Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Kenyon Denison Grinnell Case Western Macalester College Vassar Carleton College Wooster Hamilton College U of R Brandeis University Lafayette College| Oberlin College | Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Oberlin | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Oberlin | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $35,360 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Carroll University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Oberlin | Carroll University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Oberlin | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Carroll University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Oberlin | Carroll University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 6% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Carroll University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carroll University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (3,283 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Carroll University?
- Oberlin College is 72.8% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at Oberlin than Carroll University ($61,106.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carroll University than Oberlin ($25,485 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 59% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($11,564 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carroll University than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 46.4% larger than aid received Carroll University ($35,040 vs. $23,933)
Oberlin vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 270 points higher than at Carroll University (1087)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Carroll University (24)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Carroll University has a higher acceptance rate (72.1%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Carroll University? 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 Carroll University and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Carroll University (88% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Carroll University earn on average $300 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Carroll University graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Carroll University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carroll University 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/