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Overview |
UChicago | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
UChicago | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 98% |
Admission |
UChicago | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 |
Academics |
UChicago | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UChicago | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $274 |
Diversity |
UChicago | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
UChicago | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 84% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Chicago is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (18,339 students vs. 2,992 students)
UChicago vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or Oberlin?
- University of Chicago is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Oberlin for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at UChicago than Oberlin College ($61,179.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Chicago than Oberlin ($36,991 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oberlin College are 0% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($18,390 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than University of Chicago (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 38.2% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($48,422 vs. $35,040)
UChicago vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 149 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than Oberlin College (92% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $54,600 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $43,900)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $12,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($14,500 vs. $26,579)
- UChicago graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($149 vs. $274)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/