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Overview |
Louisville | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Louisville | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 |
Louisville | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $274 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 2,992 students)
Louisville vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 395.8% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $12,324.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.1% higher at Oberlin than University of Louisville ($61,106.00 vs. $28,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Oberlin ($19,327 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 72.4% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($10,668 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than University of Louisville (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oberlin College students is 186.8% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($35,040 vs. $12,216)
Louisville vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 198 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Louisville (26)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Louisville (3.64)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Louisville vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than University of Louisville (88% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Louisville earn on average $1,300 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $43,900)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $6,923 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($19,656 vs. $26,579)
- Louisville graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($203 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/