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Penn State JMU NC State Kenyon Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU| Oberlin College | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oberlin | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 57% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.97 | ||
| 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 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oberlin | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $247 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Oberlin | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Virginia Tech?
- Oberlin College is 404.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $12,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.4% higher at Oberlin than Virginia Tech ($61,106.00 vs. $31,754.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Oberlin ($19,301 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 45% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($12,680 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Virginia Tech (98% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 358.1% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($35,040 vs. $7,649)
Oberlin vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 147 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Virginia Tech (88% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $21,100 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $43,900)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $2,613 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($23,966 vs. $26,579)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($247 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/