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Overview |
Taylor University | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Taylor University | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $274 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Taylor University | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | Oberlin | ||
| 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 Taylor University based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 2,221 students)
Taylor University vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 64.4% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at Oberlin than Taylor University ($61,106.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than Oberlin ($27,366 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 66.3% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($11,058 vs. $18,390)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Taylor University as Oberlin College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 50.4% larger than aid received Taylor University ($35,040 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 166 points higher than at Taylor University (1191)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Taylor University (27)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Taylor University has a higher acceptance rate (74.6%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Taylor University vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Taylor University (88% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Oberlin College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $2,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,579)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($248 vs. $274)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/