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Overview |
Oberlin | Wooster | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Wooster, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 1,967 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #198 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | wooster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Wooster | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $57,050 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $57,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $28,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $42,315 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Wooster | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 7,251 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 4,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1250/1450 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oberlin | Wooster | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Wooster | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Wooster | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Oberlin | Wooster | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Wooster | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Wooster based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,967 students)
Oberlin vs. Wooster Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Wooster?
- Oberlin College is 7.1% more expensive to attend than Wooster for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Oberlin than The College of Wooster ($61,106.00 vs. $57,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Wooster than Oberlin ($28,976 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Wooster are 36.2% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($13,500 vs. $18,390)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College as The College of Wooster (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Wooster students is 20.8% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($42,315 vs. $35,040)
Oberlin vs. Wooster Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Wooster? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wooster or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 120 points higher than at Wooster (1237)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Wooster (28)
- Accepted freshman Wooster students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Wooster has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Wooster Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Wooster? 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 Wooster and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than The College of Wooster (88% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from The College of Wooster earn on average $7,300 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $43,900)
- The College of Wooster students graduate with a $579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,579)
- Wooster graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wooster students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/