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Miami Michigan Kenyon Wisconsin Pitt Purdue NC State Clemson Maryland Minnesota Penn State Denison| Oberlin College | Ohio State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oberlin | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.76 | ||
| 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 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $222 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Oberlin | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Ohio State | ||
| 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 State University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Ohio State?
- Oberlin College is 430.2% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.9% higher at Oberlin than Ohio State University ($61,106.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Oberlin ($19,582 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 31.3% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($14,006 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Ohio State University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 218.7% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($35,040 vs. $10,993)
Oberlin vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 62 points higher than at Ohio State (1295)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Ohio State University (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,900)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,579)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/