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Overview |
Scripps College | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,099 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #48 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scrippscollege.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Scripps College | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,494 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,494 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,818 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,923 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,143 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Scripps College | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,099 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 865 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.9% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Scripps College | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Scripps College | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $274 |
Diversity |
Scripps College | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 99% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Scripps College | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Scripps College | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Scripps College based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,099 students)
Scripps College vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Scripps College or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 1% more expensive to attend than Scripps College for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Oberlin than Scripps College ($61,106.00 vs. $60,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Scripps College than Oberlin ($43,923 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oberlin College are 7.8% lower than costs at Scripps College ($18,390 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 65.7% larger than aid received Scripps College ($35,040 vs. $21,143)
Scripps College vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Scripps College or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Scripps College .
- The average SAT score at Scripps College (1362) is 5 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming Scripps College students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman Scripps College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Scripps College (27.9%)
Scripps College vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Scripps College 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 Scripps College.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is the same as at Oberlin College (88% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Scripps College earn on average $15,400 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $43,900)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $12,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($14,000 vs. $26,579)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $130 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($144 vs. $274)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/