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Overview |
Oberlin | Lehigh | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 7,394 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #54 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | lehigh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Lehigh | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $58,970 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $58,970 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $15,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $30,453 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $44,116 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 55% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Lehigh | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 15,163 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 5,607 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 37% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1340/1490 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Oberlin | Lehigh | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Lehigh | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $89,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $24,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $250 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Lehigh | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Oberlin | Lehigh | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Lehigh | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lehigh University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (7,394 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. Lehigh Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Lehigh?
- Oberlin College is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Lehigh for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Oberlin than Lehigh University ($61,106.00 vs. $58,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lehigh University than Oberlin ($30,453 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lehigh University are 15.7% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($15,890 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Lehigh University (98% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lehigh University students is 25.9% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($44,116 vs. $35,040)
Oberlin vs. Lehigh Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Lehigh? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lehigh or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 19 points higher than at Lehigh (1338)
- Incoming Oberlin students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Lehigh (31)
- Accepted freshman Lehigh students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Lehigh has a higher acceptance rate (37%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Lehigh Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Lehigh? 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 Lehigh and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Lehigh University (88% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Lehigh University earn on average $45,300 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($89,200 vs. $43,900)
- Lehigh University students graduate with a $2,323 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($24,256 vs. $26,579)
- Lehigh graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($250 vs. $274)
- More Lehigh graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/