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Overview |
Oberlin | Pitt | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 85% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $278 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Oberlin | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Pitt?
- Oberlin College is 209.2% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at Oberlin than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($61,106.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Oberlin ($24,286 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 48.8% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($12,360 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (98% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 220.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($35,040 vs. $10,919)
Oberlin vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 85 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (88% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $14,100 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $330 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,579 vs. $26,909)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($274 vs. $278)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/