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Overview |
Michigan | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 98% |
Admission |
Michigan | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $274 |
Diversity |
Michigan | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Michigan | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | 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 Michigan is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 2,992 students)
Michigan vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 272.5% more expensive to attend than Michigan for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Oberlin than University of Michigan ($61,106.00 vs. $55,002.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan than Oberlin ($19,318 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan are 39.6% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($13,171 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than University of Michigan (98% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 131.7% larger than aid received University of Michigan ($35,040 vs. $15,121)
Michigan vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 27 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming Michigan students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than Oberlin College (90% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $30,500 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $43,900)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $6,476 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($20,103 vs. $26,579)
- Michigan graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($207 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Michigan students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/