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Lehigh Bucknell Kenyon Villanova Denison Fordham Grinnell Union College Skidmore College Case Western Colgate University of Richmond| Oberlin College | Lafayette College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oberlin | Lafayette College | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Easton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,976 | 2,764 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #155 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | lafayette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Lafayette College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,700 | $61,482 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,700 | $61,482 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,942 | $18,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,484 | $34,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,746 | $44,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 52% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Lafayette College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,039 | 9,874 | ||
| Admitted | 3,641 | 3,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33% | 31.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 | Lafayette College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Lafayette College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $81,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Lafayette College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Oberlin | Lafayette College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Lafayette College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (2,976 students vs. 2,764 students)
Oberlin vs. Lafayette College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Lafayette College?
- Oberlin College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Lafayette College for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $61,482.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Oberlin than Lafayette College ($63,700.00 vs. $61,482.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lafayette College than Oberlin ($34,728 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lafayette College are 1.6% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($18,640 vs. $18,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Lafayette College (99% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 30.8% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($44,126 vs. $33,746)
Oberlin vs. Lafayette College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Lafayette College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lafayette College or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 63 points higher than at Lafayette College (1294)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Lafayette College (29)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Lafayette College (3.53)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (33%) than Lafayette College (31.5%)
Oberlin vs. Lafayette College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Lafayette College? 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 Lafayette College and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is the same as at Lafayette College (88% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $37,100 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $43,900)
- Lafayette College students graduate with a $579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,579)
- Lafayette College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/