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Overview |
Oberlin | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oberlin | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $282 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Oberlin | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Lawrence | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,426 students)
Oberlin vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Lawrence?
- Oberlin College is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at Oberlin than Lawrence University ($61,106.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Oberlin ($26,368 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 59.6% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($11,520 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 14.4% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($40,089 vs. $35,040)
Oberlin vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Oberlin .
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Lawrence University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Lawrence University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $771 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,350)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($274 vs. $282)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/