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Kenyon JMU VCU Denison Grinnell Case Western CNU Macalester College Vassar Mason Carleton College Wooster| Oberlin College | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oberlin | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $222 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Oberlin | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Mary Washington College?
- Oberlin College is 583.7% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.3% higher at Oberlin than University of Mary Washington ($61,106.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Oberlin ($21,863 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 52.1% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($12,090 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than University of Mary Washington (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 287.4% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($35,040 vs. $9,046)
Oberlin vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 247 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than University of Mary Washington (88% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $11,600 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $43,900)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,579)
- Mary Washington College 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 Mary Washington College 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/