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Overview |
Oberlin | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 3,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #190 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | lclark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $59,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $59,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $14,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $35,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $38,167 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 6,663 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 4,570 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1260/1400 | ||
| 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 | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Lewis and Clark | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $253 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Oberlin | Lewis and Clark | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Lewis and Clark | ||
| 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
- Lewis & Clark College is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (3,595 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. Lewis and Clark Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Lewis and Clark?
- Oberlin College is 3.1% more expensive to attend than Lewis and Clark for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $59,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Oberlin than Lewis & Clark College ($61,106.00 vs. $59,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis & Clark College than Oberlin ($35,832 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis & Clark College are 27.9% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($14,384 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis & Clark College than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis & Clark College students is 8.9% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($38,167 vs. $35,040)
Oberlin vs. Lewis and Clark Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Lewis and Clark? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis and Clark or Oberlin .
- Accepted freshman Lewis and Clark students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Lewis and Clark has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Lewis and Clark Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Lewis and Clark? 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 Lewis and Clark and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Lewis & Clark College (88% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Lewis & Clark College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $43,900)
- Lewis & Clark College students graduate with a $2,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,579)
- Lewis and Clark graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($253 vs. $274)
- More Lewis and Clark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/