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Gambier, OH · Oberlin, OH
| Kenyon College | Oberlin College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $38,512/yr | $38,645/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $18,242/yr | $18,774/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $18,527 | $26,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $26,319/yr | $15,799/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,156/yr | $22,123/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,757/yr | $29,207/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $51,432/yr | $48,731/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $196/mo | $276/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,640/yr | $19,510/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | No data reported | $12,270/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,900/yr | $1,908/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,950/yr | $1,908/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $87,590/yr | $87,404/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $71,520/yr | $67,366/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $71,520/yr | $67,366/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Students taking federal loans | 21% | 31% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 31% | 34% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1358–1503 | 1360–1520 |
| SAT average | 1429 | 1447 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 31–33 | 31–34 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 34–35 · Math 27–33 | English 33–36 · Math 27–33 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 8,218 | 11,039 |
| Students accepted | 2,524 | 3,641 |
| Students who enrolled | 455 | 779 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 21% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 20% | 35% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 17% | 19% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 82% | 81% |
| Freshmen who come back | 92% | 91% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $71,830/yr | $58,343/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,485–$104,986 | $32,470–$85,039 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 88% | 84% |
| White students graduating | 85% | 79% |
| Black students graduating | 72% | 78% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 75% | 84% |
| Asian students graduating | 74% | 82% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,627/yr | $38,871/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 67% |
| Graduate on time | 66% | 60% |
| Pell students who graduate | 81% | 87% |
| First-gen students who finish | No data reported | 81% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $52,468/yr | $46,579/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 19% · English Language & Literature 16% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 13% | Visual & Performing Arts 27% · Social Sciences 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 19% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 27% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | English Language & Literature — 16% of degrees | Social Sciences — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 13% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees | Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Economics — $58,082/yr | Economics — $61,713/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 23% | 25% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,732 | 2,887 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 13 |
| Average professor pay | $9,767/mo | $11,232/mo |
| Full-time professors | 98% | 79% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $109,674 | $111,580 |
| Setting | Rural (fringe) | Town (fringe) |
| Location | Gambier, OH | Oberlin, OH |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1824 | 1833 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 12% | 9.5% |
| Men | 44% | 41% |
| Women | 56% | 59% |
| White students | 66% | 61% |
| Black students | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 8.2% | 9.2% |
| Asian students | 4.3% | 5.1% |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 9.1% |
| Other / not reported | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | No data reported | 8.9% |
| Part-time students | 0% | 0.6% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $26,237/yr | $26,123/yr |
| Endowment | $626.6M | $1.3B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,968 | 2,694 |
| Required to live on campus | Yes — for first-year students | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,850/yr | $9,398/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $8,560/yr | $9,544/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | No | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 22 | 21 |
| Student athletes | 499 | 395 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $3.5M | $5.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.5M | $5.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $133,860 | $149,622 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.