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Overview |
Oberlin | SVU | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Oberlin | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $244 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Oberlin | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | SVU | ||
| 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
- Oberlin College is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,053 students)
Oberlin vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or SVU?
- Oberlin College is 224% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 224% higher at Oberlin than Southern Virginia University ($61,106.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Oberlin ($23,274 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 101% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($9,150 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Oberlin College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 327.9% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($35,040 vs. $8,188)
Oberlin vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 316 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or SVU? 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 SVU and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Southern Virginia University (88% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Oberlin College earn on average $3,300 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,925 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($23,654 vs. $26,579)
- SVU graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($244 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/