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Overview |
UC | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 43,338 | 2,976 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #431 | #155 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,892 | $63,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,904 | $63,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,048 | $18,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,511 | $50,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,195 | $33,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 99% |
Admission |
UC | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,165 | 11,039 | ||
| Admitted | 29,077 | 3,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 33% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1360 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UC | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $274 |
Diversity |
UC | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UC | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 84% | ||
Campus |
UC | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 2,976 students)
UC vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 435.7% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $11,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.4% higher at Oberlin than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($63,700.00 vs. $28,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Oberlin ($21,511 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 45.2% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($13,048 vs. $18,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 311.8% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($33,746 vs. $8,195)
UC vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or UC .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 192 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than Oberlin (33%)
UC vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC 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 UC.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (88% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Cincinnati Main Campus earn on average $1,700 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $43,900)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $3,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,579)
- UC graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($237 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/