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Overview |
Kentucky | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 98% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $274 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 2,992 students)
Kentucky vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 431.5% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $11,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at Oberlin than University of Kentucky ($61,106.00 vs. $30,913.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than Oberlin ($18,693 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Kentucky are 25.3% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($14,676 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than University of Kentucky (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 148.3% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($35,040 vs. $14,114)
Kentucky vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 214 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Kentucky vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than University of Kentucky (88% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $7,100 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $43,900)
- University of Kentucky students graduate with a $3,829 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($22,750 vs. $26,579)
- Kentucky graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($235 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/