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Overview |
Oberlin | Wittenberg University | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Springfield, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 1,299 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #348 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | wittenberg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Wittenberg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $42,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $42,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $11,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $22,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $32,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 2,998 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1050/1370 | ||
| 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 | Wittenberg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Wittenberg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Oberlin | Wittenberg University | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Wittenberg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,299 students)
Oberlin vs. Wittenberg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Wittenberg University?
- Oberlin College is 44.6% more expensive to attend than Wittenberg University for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.6% higher at Oberlin than Wittenberg University ($61,106.00 vs. $42,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Oberlin ($22,912 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 63% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($11,280 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 7.4% larger than aid received Wittenberg University ($35,040 vs. $32,632)
Oberlin vs. Wittenberg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Wittenberg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wittenberg University or Oberlin .
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Wittenberg University (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Wittenberg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Wittenberg University? 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 Wittenberg University and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Wittenberg University (88% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wittenberg University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/