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Overview |
AU | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 98% |
Admission |
AU | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
AU | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $274 |
Diversity |
AU | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
AU | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 84% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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
- American University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,992 students)
AU vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 15.1% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Oberlin than American University ($61,106.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American University than Oberlin ($41,369 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 17.1% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($15,706 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than American University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 29.1% larger than aid received American University ($35,040 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or AU .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 105 points higher than at AU (1252)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at AU (28)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (40.6%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
AU vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than American University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $20,900 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $43,900)
- American University students graduate with a $2,329 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,579)
- AU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($250 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/