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JMU Kenyon VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion Denison UVA UMBC Grinnell Case Western Macalester College| Oberlin College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oberlin | Mason | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oberlin | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $204 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Oberlin | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Mason?
- Oberlin College is 523.8% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.7% higher at Oberlin than George Mason University ($61,106.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Oberlin ($18,479 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 40.2% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($13,120 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 225.7% larger than aid received George Mason University ($35,040 vs. $10,760)
Oberlin vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 204 points higher than at Mason (1153)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Mason (26)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Mason? 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 Mason and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than George Mason University (88% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $18,000 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $43,900)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,829 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,579)
- Mason graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($204 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mason students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/