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Kenyon University of Dayton Denison Grinnell UC Case Western Macalester College Vassar Carleton College Miami JCU Wooster| Oberlin College | Xavier University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oberlin | Xavier | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 6,114 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #253 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | xavier.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Xavier | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $44,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $44,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $13,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $31,619 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $27,897 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Xavier | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 14,836 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 12,542 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1120/1310 | ||
| 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 | Xavier | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Xavier | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $54,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Xavier | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Oberlin | Xavier | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Xavier | ||
| 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
- Xavier University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (6,114 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. Xavier Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Xavier?
- Oberlin College is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Xavier for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.5% higher at Oberlin than Xavier University ($61,106.00 vs. $44,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Xavier University than Oberlin ($31,619 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Xavier University are 33.1% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($13,820 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Xavier University than Oberlin College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 25.6% larger than aid received Xavier University ($35,040 vs. $27,897)
Oberlin vs. Xavier Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Xavier? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Xavier or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 246 points higher than at Xavier (1111)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Xavier (25)
- Accepted freshman Xavier students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Xavier has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. Xavier Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or Xavier? 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 Xavier and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Xavier University (88% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Xavier University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($54,500 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Xavier graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Xavier graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Xavier students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/