Webb Institute vs. Oberlin

Comparable Facts

Compare Webb Institute in Glen Cove, NY with Oberlin College in Oberlin, OH on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Oberlin College is larger than Webb Institute based on total student enrollment (2,909 students vs. 106 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Webb Institute is located in Glen Cove, NY (Large Suburban setting); Oberlin College is in Oberlin, OH (Midsize Suburban setting).
• Webb Institute is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Oberlin College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Webb Institute 11:1; Oberlin College 9:1.

Webb Institute vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Webb Institute or Oberlin? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Webb Institute than Oberlin ($21,966 vs. $51,624).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webb Institute are 21.7% lower than at Oberlin College ($15,280 vs. $19,510).
• Oberlin College is 6.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than Webb Institute (about $4,152 more per year; $67,366.00 vs. $63,214.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 6.6% higher at Oberlin than at Webb Institute (about $4,152 more per year; $67,366.00 vs. $63,214.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Webb Institute than at Oberlin College (100% vs. 99%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Webb Institute students is 67.6% larger than aid received by Oberlin College students ($59,984 vs. $35,780).

Webb Institute vs. Oberlin Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Webb Institute or Oberlin? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Oberlin and Webb Institute.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Webb Institute (1480) is 40 points higher than at Oberlin (1440).
• Incoming Webb Institute students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (33 vs. 32 at Oberlin).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Webb Institute 1430/1530; Oberlin College 1360/1520.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Webb Institute 32/34; Oberlin College 31/34.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Webb Institute - Required; Oberlin - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Webb Institute Jan 15, 2027; Oberlin Jan 15, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Webb Institute students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Oberlin (3.67).
• Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.2%) than Webb Institute (14%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 75.8% at Webb Institute vs. 19.5% at Oberlin.

Webb Institute vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Webb Institute and Oberlin? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Oberlin College's six-year graduation rate is 88%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Webb Institute.
• Graduates from Oberlin College have median earnings of about $43,900 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Webb Institute.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.