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Kenyon Emory Miami SMU Denison Grinnell Case Western LSU Macalester College University of Richmond Vassar Carleton College| Tulane University | Oberlin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tulane | Oberlin | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,078 | 2,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #155 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,306 | $63,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,306 | $63,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,088 | $18,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,631 | $50,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,074 | $33,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 99% |
Admission |
Tulane | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,936 | 11,039 | ||
| Admitted | 4,077 | 3,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.6% | 33% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.8% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 1370/1510 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Tulane | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $274 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Tulane | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (13,078 students vs. 2,976 students)
Tulane vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $61,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Oberlin than Tulane University ($63,700.00 vs. $61,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oberlin College than Tulane ($50,484 vs. $50,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tulane University are 4.7% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($18,088 vs. $18,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Tulane University (99% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 2% larger than aid received Tulane University ($33,746 vs. $33,074)
Tulane vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 11 points higher than at Tulane (1346)
- Incoming Tulane students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Tulane (3.64)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (33%) than Tulane (14.6%)
Tulane vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane 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 Tulane.
- Graduates from Tulane University earn on average $30,300 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $950 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,529)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($274 vs. $284)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/