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Overview |
Oberlin | Juniata College | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Huntingdon, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 1,212 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #282 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | juniata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Juniata College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $53,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $53,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $13,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $29,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $36,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Juniata College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 2,563 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 1,952 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Oberlin | Juniata College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Juniata College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Juniata College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Oberlin | Juniata College | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Juniata College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oberlin College is larger than than Juniata College based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,212 students)
Oberlin vs. Juniata College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Juniata College?
- Oberlin College is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Juniata College for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $53,256.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Oberlin than Juniata College ($61,106.00 vs. $53,256.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Juniata College than Oberlin ($29,926 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 40.9% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($13,050 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 3.1% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($36,116 vs. $35,040)
Oberlin vs. Juniata College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Juniata College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juniata College or Oberlin .
- Accepted freshman Juniata College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Juniata College has a higher acceptance rate (76.2%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Juniata College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Juniata 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 Juniata College and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Juniata College (88% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Juniata College earn on average $9,200 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/