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Overview |
Oberlin | Purdue | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 48% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oberlin | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $222 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Oberlin | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Purdue | ||
| 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
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Purdue?
- Oberlin College is 528.8% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.3% higher at Oberlin than Purdue University Main Campus ($61,106.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than Oberlin ($12,576 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 83.3% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($10,030 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Purdue University Main Campus (98% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 291.5% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($35,040 vs. $8,950)
Oberlin vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 126 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have at the same average high school GPA (3.67) as students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Purdue? 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 Purdue and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (88% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $17,300 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $43,900)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,579)
- Purdue 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 Purdue students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/