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Kenyon William & Mary Villanova UVA Lehigh Washington and Lee Bucknell Davidson Colgate Miami Denison Grinnell| Oberlin College | University of Richmond | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oberlin | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,976 | 3,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #155 | #40 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,700 | $62,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,700 | $62,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,942 | $16,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,484 | $35,263 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,746 | $42,050 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 64% |
Admission |
Oberlin | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,039 | 15,121 | ||
| Admitted | 3,641 | 3,525 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33% | 23.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Oberlin | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $218 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Oberlin | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (3,776 students vs. 2,976 students)
Oberlin vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or University of Richmond?
- Oberlin College is 1.8% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $62,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Oberlin than University of Richmond ($63,700.00 vs. $62,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than Oberlin ($35,263 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 16.9% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($16,210 vs. $18,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than University of Richmond (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 24.6% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($42,050 vs. $33,746)
Oberlin vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 20 points higher than at University of Richmond (1337)
- Incoming Oberlin students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at University of Richmond (31)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (33%) than University of Richmond (23.3%)
Oberlin vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than University of Richmond (88% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $30,000 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $43,900)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $5,431 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($21,148 vs. $26,579)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($218 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond 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/