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Overview |
Oberlin | St John's College | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Santa Fe, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 439 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | stjohnscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | St John's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $36,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $36,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $14,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $29,265 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $22,423 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Oberlin | St John's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 453 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 37.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1250/1460 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Oberlin | St John's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | St John's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | St John's College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Oberlin | St John's College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | St John's College | ||
| 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 St John's College based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 439 students)
Oberlin vs. St John's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or St John's College?
- Oberlin College is 69.6% more expensive to attend than St John's College for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.6% higher at Oberlin than St John's College ($61,106.00 vs. $36,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St John's College than Oberlin ($29,265 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St John's College are 25% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($14,710 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than St John's College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 56.3% larger than aid received St John's College ($35,040 vs. $22,423)
Oberlin vs. St John's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or St John's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St John's College or Oberlin .
- Accepted freshman St John's College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- St John's College has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. St John's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or St John's College? 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 St John's College and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than St John's College (88% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Oberlin College earn on average $8,300 more per year than St John's College graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $35,600)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's College graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than St John's College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/