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Overview |
Oberlin | Gettysburg College | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Gettysburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 2,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #75 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | gettysburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Gettysburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $61,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $61,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $14,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $33,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $43,239 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 5,796 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 3,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 56.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1350/1440 | ||
| 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 |
Oberlin | Gettysburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Gettysburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $60,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $227 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Oberlin | Gettysburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 2,854 students)
Oberlin vs. Gettysburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Gettysburg College?
- Gettysburg College is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Oberlin for in-state tuition ($61,760.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Gettysburg College than Oberlin College ($61,760.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gettysburg College than Oberlin ($33,882 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gettysburg College are 23.2% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($14,930 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Gettysburg College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gettysburg College students is 23.4% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($43,239 vs. $35,040)
Oberlin vs. Gettysburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Gettysburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gettysburg College or Oberlin .
- Gettysburg College has a higher acceptance rate (56.3%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Gettysburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Gettysburg 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 Gettysburg College and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Gettysburg College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Gettysburg College earn on average $17,000 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($60,900 vs. $43,900)
- Gettysburg College students graduate with a $4,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,579)
- Gettysburg College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($227 vs. $274)
- More Gettysburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/