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Overview |
Valpo | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Valpo | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Valpo | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oberlin College is larger than than Valpo based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 2,958 students)
Valpo vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 40.8% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Oberlin than Valparaiso University ($61,106.00 vs. $43,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Oberlin ($22,755 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 39.5% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($13,180 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 1% larger than aid received Valparaiso University ($35,040 vs. $34,706)
Valpo vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 198 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Valpo vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Valparaiso University (88% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $10,100 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/