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Overview |
U of R | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,160 | 2,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #56 | #155 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,150 | $63,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,150 | $63,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,924 | $18,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,900 | $50,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,700 | $33,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
U of R | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,680 | 11,039 | ||
| Admitted | 7,773 | 3,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 35.9% | 33% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1400/1540 | 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 5, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
U of R | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $274 |
Diversity |
U of R | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
U of R | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 84% | ||
Campus |
U of R | 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 Rochester is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (12,160 students vs. 2,976 students)
U of R vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 0.9% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Oberlin than University of Rochester ($63,700.00 vs. $63,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than Oberlin ($40,900 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rochester are 0.1% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($18,924 vs. $18,942)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than University of Rochester (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 23.6% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($41,700 vs. $33,746)
U of R vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (35.9%) than Oberlin (33%)
U of R vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than University of Rochester (88% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from University of Rochester earn on average $27,100 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($71,000 vs. $43,900)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $2,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,579)
- U of R graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($253 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/