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Overview |
Oxy | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 98% |
Admission |
Oxy | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oxy | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $274 |
Diversity |
Oxy | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Oxy | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oberlin College is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,942 students)
Oxy vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Oxy for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $59,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Oberlin than Occidental College ($61,106.00 vs. $59,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Occidental College than Oberlin ($44,853 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Occidental College are 6.1% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($17,330 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Occidental College (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 6.1% larger than aid received Occidental College ($35,040 vs. $33,025)
Oxy vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 53 points higher than at Oxy (1304)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Oxy (30)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- Oxy has a higher acceptance rate (39.4%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oxy vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Occidental College (88% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Occidental College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($56,600 vs. $43,900)
- Occidental College students graduate with a $2,927 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($23,652 vs. $26,579)
- Oxy graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($244 vs. $274)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/