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Kenyon Miami Denison Ohio State Grinnell Case Western Macalester College Vassar Kent State UC Wright State Carleton College| Oberlin College | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oberlin | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $211 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Oberlin | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Ohio University?
- Oberlin College is 357.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157.6% higher at Oberlin than Ohio University Main Campus ($61,106.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Oberlin ($20,207 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 49.1% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($12,336 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Ohio University Main Campus (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 272.1% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($35,040 vs. $9,416)
Oberlin vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 249 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Ohio University? 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 University and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (88% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Ohio University Main Campus earn on average $600 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($44,500 vs. $43,900)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($20,500 vs. $26,579)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($211 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/