Oberlin College
A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. strong 79% graduation rate; financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Oberlin College is a private nonprofit institution located in Oberlin, Ohio with approximately 2,950 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 33% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $39,184 per year. The graduation rate is 79%, and the typical graduate earns $45,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Oberlin College is a private liberal arts college and conservatory of music in Oberlin, Ohio, United States. Founded as the Oberlin Collegiate Institute in 1833, it is the oldest coeducational liberal arts college in the United States and the second-oldest continuously operating coeducational institute of higher learning in the world. The Oberlin Conservatory of Music is the oldest continuously operating conservatory in the United States.
Worth considering if you're drawn to progressive liberal arts education and the arts conservatory — the 89% freshman retention rate suggests students generally find their footing here. The $39,184 average net price is real money, so weigh it carefully against median earnings of just $45,500 ten years out, which is modest for the cost. The 79% graduation rate is decent but not exceptional, so ask admissions hard questions about what's pulling the other 21% away before graduation.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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