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Overview |
Oberlin | ONU | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Ada, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 3,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #211 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | onu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | ONU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $35,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $35,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $27,398 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $24,235 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Oberlin | ONU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 6,625 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1160/1340 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oberlin | ONU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | ONU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $71,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | ONU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Oberlin | ONU | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | ONU | ||
| 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
- Ohio Northern University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (3,015 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. ONU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or ONU?
- Oberlin College is 72.2% more expensive to attend than ONU for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at Oberlin than Ohio Northern University ($61,106.00 vs. $35,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Northern University than Oberlin ($27,398 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Northern University are 42.6% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($12,900 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Ohio Northern University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 44.6% larger than aid received Ohio Northern University ($35,040 vs. $24,235)
Oberlin vs. ONU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or ONU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ONU or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 199 points higher than at ONU (1158)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at ONU (26)
- Accepted freshman ONU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- ONU has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. ONU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or ONU? 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 ONU and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Ohio Northern University (88% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio Northern University earn on average $27,300 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($71,200 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than ONU graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than ONU graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More ONU 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/