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Kenyon William & Mary Davidson University of Richmond UVA Denison Grinnell Case Western Macalester College Lehigh Emory Vassar| Oberlin College | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oberlin | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,976 | 2,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #155 | #28 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,700 | $63,315 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,700 | $63,315 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,942 | $17,685 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,484 | $24,667 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,746 | $58,323 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 63% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,039 | 6,820 | ||
| Admitted | 3,641 | 1,184 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33% | 17.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/35 | ||
| 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 | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $222 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Oberlin | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oberlin College is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (2,976 students vs. 2,277 students)
Oberlin vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Washington and Lee?
- Oberlin College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $63,315.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Oberlin than Washington and Lee University ($63,700.00 vs. $63,315.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Oberlin ($24,667 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington and Lee University are 7.1% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($17,685 vs. $18,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Washington and Lee University (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 72.8% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($58,323 vs. $33,746)
Oberlin vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 38 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (33%) than Washington and Lee (17.4%)
Oberlin vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Oberlin College (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $45,100 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $43,900)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,579)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/