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Mason Virginia Tech VCU Kenyon UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Denison Grinnell| Oberlin College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oberlin | JMU | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 33% |
Admission |
Oberlin | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $216 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Oberlin | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or JMU?
- Oberlin College is 695.2% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147% higher at Oberlin than James Madison University ($61,106.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Oberlin ($18,274 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 52.7% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($12,040 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than James Madison University (98% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 247.6% larger than aid received James Madison University ($35,040 vs. $10,081)
Oberlin vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 223 points higher than at JMU (1134)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at JMU (3.57)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or JMU? 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 JMU and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than James Madison University (88% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $43,900)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,680 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,579)
- JMU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($216 vs. $274)
- More JMU 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/