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Overview |
Princeton | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Princeton, NJ | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,842 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | princeton.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Princeton | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,410 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,410 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,630 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,698 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,792 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 61% | 98% |
Admission |
Princeton | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,019 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.7% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 69.2% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1580 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Princeton | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Princeton | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 96% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $113,900 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,500 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $77 | $274 |
Diversity |
Princeton | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Princeton | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Princeton | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Princeton University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (8,842 students vs. 2,992 students)
Princeton vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Princeton or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Princeton for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Oberlin than Princeton University ($61,106.00 vs. $57,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Princeton University than Oberlin ($18,698 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oberlin College are 1.3% lower than costs at Princeton University ($18,390 vs. $18,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Princeton University (98% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Princeton University students is 70.6% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($59,792 vs. $35,040)
Princeton vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Princeton or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Princeton .
- The average SAT score at Princeton University (1490) is 133 points higher than at Oberlin (1357)
- Incoming Princeton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Oberlin (31)
- Accepted freshman Princeton students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Princeton (5.7%)
Princeton vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Princeton or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Princeton.
- The graduation rate at Princeton is higher than Oberlin College (96% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Princeton University earn on average $70,000 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($113,900 vs. $43,900)
- Princeton University students graduate with a $19,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($7,500 vs. $26,579)
- Princeton graduates are paying $197 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($77 vs. $274)
- More Princeton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/