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Overview |
Oberlin | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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 | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $180 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Oberlin | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oberlin College is larger than than Whitman College based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,493 students)
Oberlin vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Whitman College?
- Oberlin College is 5% more expensive to attend than Whitman College for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $58,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at Oberlin than Whitman College ($61,106.00 vs. $58,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whitman College than Oberlin ($39,935 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 29.3% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($14,220 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Whitman College (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 9.3% larger than aid received Whitman College ($35,040 vs. $32,047)
Oberlin vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 43 points higher than at Whitman College (1314)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Whitman College (30)
- Accepted freshman Whitman College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Whitman College has a higher acceptance rate (47.7%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Whitman College? 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 Whitman College and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Whitman College (88% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Whitman College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,900)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $9,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,579)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($180 vs. $274)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/