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Overview |
Oberlin | EMU | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Oberlin | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oberlin | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $242 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Oberlin | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | EMU | ||
| 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,334 students)
Oberlin vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or EMU?
- Oberlin College is 50.5% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Oberlin than Eastern Mennonite University ($61,106.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Oberlin ($23,783 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 50.2% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($12,240 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Eastern Mennonite University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 15% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($35,040 vs. $30,460)
Oberlin vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 348 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or EMU? 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 EMU and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (88% vs. 66%)
- Graduates of Oberlin College and EMU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($43,900 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,129 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($23,450 vs. $26,579)
- EMU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($242 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EMU 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/