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Overview |
Oberlin | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Elizabethtown, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 2,021 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #280 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | etown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $35,020 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $35,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $12,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $26,723 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $21,405 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 2,977 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 2,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Oberlin | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $51,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Oberlin | Elizabethtown College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Elizabethtown College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 2,021 students)
Oberlin vs. Elizabethtown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Elizabethtown College?
- Oberlin College is 74.5% more expensive to attend than Elizabethtown College for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.5% higher at Oberlin than Elizabethtown College ($61,106.00 vs. $35,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabethtown College than Oberlin ($26,723 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 45.5% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($12,642 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 63.7% larger than aid received Elizabethtown College ($35,040 vs. $21,405)
Oberlin vs. Elizabethtown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Elizabethtown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Elizabethtown College or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 232 points higher than at Elizabethtown College (1125)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Elizabethtown College (26)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Elizabethtown College (3.66)
- Elizabethtown College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Elizabethtown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Elizabethtown College? 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 Elizabethtown College and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Elizabethtown College (88% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Elizabethtown College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/