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Overview |
Oberlin | PHC | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 409 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Oberlin | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oberlin | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | N/A |
Diversity |
Oberlin | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Oberlin | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oberlin College is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 409 students)
Oberlin vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or PHC?
- Oberlin College is 115.2% more expensive to attend than PHC for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.2% higher at Oberlin than Patrick Henry College ($61,106.00 vs. $28,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Patrick Henry College than Oberlin ($26,095 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 66.9% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($11,020 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Patrick Henry College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 159% larger than aid received Patrick Henry College ($35,040 vs. $13,531)
Oberlin vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or Oberlin .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- PHC has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or PHC? 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 PHC and Oberlin.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/