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Overview |
Oberlin | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Oberlin | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Oberlin | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Oberlin | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | University of Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Scranton is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or University of Scranton?
- Oberlin College is 22.4% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Oberlin than University of Scranton ($61,106.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Scranton than Oberlin ($35,526 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 11.5% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($16,490 vs. $18,390)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College as University of Scranton (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 16% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($35,040 vs. $30,218)
Oberlin vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 223 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or University of Scranton? 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 University of Scranton and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than University of Scranton (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from University of Scranton earn on average $18,200 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/