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Overview |
Oberlin | UVA | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 34% |
Admission |
Oberlin | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $201 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Oberlin | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | UVA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or UVA?
- Oberlin College is 259.9% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Oberlin than University of Virginia Main Campus ($61,106.00 vs. $51,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Oberlin ($19,469 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 42.7% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($12,890 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than University of Virginia Main Campus (98% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 30.7% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($35,040 vs. $26,818)
Oberlin vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 7 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming Oberlin students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at UVA (31)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than UVA (18.7%)
Oberlin vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or UVA? 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 UVA and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Oberlin College (94% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $33,300 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $43,900)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $7,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,579)
- UVA graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($201 vs. $274)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/