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Overview |
Oberlin | F&M | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,976 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #155 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,700 | $68,180 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,700 | $68,180 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,942 | $15,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,484 | $37,475 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,746 | $45,764 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 68% |
Admission |
Oberlin | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,039 | 9,231 | ||
| Admitted | 3,641 | 2,938 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1298/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Oberlin | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $227 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Oberlin | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (2,976 students vs. 1,911 students)
Oberlin vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 7% more expensive to attend than Oberlin for in-state tuition ($68,180.00 vs. $63,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at F&M than Oberlin College ($68,180.00 vs. $63,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Oberlin ($37,475 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 21.7% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($15,568 vs. $18,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Franklin and Marshall College (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 35.6% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($45,764 vs. $33,746)
Oberlin vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Oberlin .
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (33%) than F&M (31.8%)
Oberlin vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or F&M? 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 F&M and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Franklin and Marshall College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $18,000 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $43,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,579)
- F&M graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($227 vs. $274)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/