Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Kenyon Dickinson College Gettysburg College Denison Grinnell Case Western Macalester College Vassar Carleton College Lafayette College Wooster Hamilton College| Oberlin College | Franklin and Marshall College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Oberlin | F&M | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | fandm.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Oberlin | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $65,652 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 63% |
Admission |
Oberlin | F&M | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oberlin | F&M | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 53% | ||
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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oberlin College is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,990 students)
Oberlin vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Oberlin for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at F&M than Oberlin College ($65,652.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Oberlin ($31,135 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 22.3% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($15,040 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Franklin and Marshall College (98% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 40.3% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($49,177 vs. $35,040)
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 .
- F&M has a higher acceptance rate (36.2%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
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/