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Overview |
Oberlin | Villanova | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 52% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $273 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Oberlin | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Villanova | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Villanova University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Villanova?
- Oberlin College is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Oberlin than Villanova University ($61,106.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Oberlin ($34,837 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villanova University are 14.3% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($16,087 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Villanova University (98% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($42,834 vs. $35,040)
Oberlin vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 31 points higher than at Villanova (1326)
- Incoming Oberlin students have at the same average ACT score (31) as students at Villanova (31)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Oberlin vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Villanova is higher than Oberlin College (90% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $41,200 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $43,900)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $82 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($26,497 vs. $26,579)
- Villanova graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($273 vs. $274)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/