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Overview |
Oberlin | OWU | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,976 | 1,452 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #155 | #369 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,700 | $51,771 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,700 | $51,771 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,942 | $14,226 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,484 | $23,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,746 | $42,496 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Oberlin | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,039 | 5,708 | ||
| Admitted | 3,641 | 2,892 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1105/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Oberlin | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Oberlin | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | OWU | ||
| 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (2,976 students vs. 1,452 students)
Oberlin vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or OWU?
- Oberlin College is 23% more expensive to attend than OWU for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $51,771.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Oberlin than Ohio Wesleyan University ($63,700.00 vs. $51,771.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Wesleyan University than Oberlin ($23,826 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 33.2% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($14,226 vs. $18,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Oberlin College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 25.9% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($42,496 vs. $33,746)
Oberlin vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Oberlin .
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at OWU (3.54)
- OWU has a higher acceptance rate (50.7%) than Oberlin (33%)
Oberlin vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or OWU? 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 OWU and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (88% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OWU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/