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Oberlin, OH · Steubenville, OH
| Oberlin College | Franciscan University of Steubenville | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $38,645/yr | $23,589/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $18,774/yr | $19,696/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $23,384 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,799/yr | $18,616/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,123/yr | $20,288/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $29,207/yr | $20,744/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $48,731/yr | $25,675/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $248/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $19,510/yr | $10,000/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,270/yr | $7,000/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,908/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,908/yr | $2,160/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $87,404/yr | $44,580/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $67,366/yr | $34,100/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $67,366/yr | $34,100/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 9.6% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 31% | 53% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 34% | 58% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1360–1520 | 1110–1350 |
| SAT average | 1447 | 1220 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 31–34 | 22–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 33–36 · Math 27–33 | English 22–32 · Math 20–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 11,039 | 2,265 |
| Students accepted | 3,641 | 1,636 |
| Students who enrolled | 779 | 674 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 21% | 41% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 35% | 30% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 19% | 26% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 81% | 75% |
| Freshmen who come back | 91% | 87% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,343/yr | $50,030/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,470–$85,039 | $30,456–$72,163 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 84% | 75% |
| White students graduating | 79% | 76% |
| Black students graduating | 78% | 100% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 84% | 74% |
| Asian students graduating | 82% | 64% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $38,871/yr | $42,037/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 67% | 66% |
| Graduate on time | 60% | 65% |
| Pell students who graduate | 87% | 70% |
| First-gen students who finish | 81% | 64% |
| Low-income students who finish | No data reported | 57% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 16% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $46,579/yr | $47,252/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Visual & Performing Arts 27% · Social Sciences 13% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 11% | Theology & Religious Vocations 20% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Psychology 10% |
| Most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 27% of degrees | Theology & Religious Vocations — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Social Sciences — 13% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 11% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 8% of degrees | Health Professions — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies — 6% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Economics — $61,713/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $102,849/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 25% | 9.2% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,887 | 2,901 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 17 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 13 | 757 |
| Average professor pay | $11,232/mo | $6,622/mo |
| Full-time professors | 79% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $111,580 | $88,380 |
| Setting | Town (fringe) | City (small) |
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Steubenville, OH |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1833 | 1946 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 9.5% | 1.8% |
| Men | 41% | 46% |
| Women | 59% | 54% |
| White students | 61% | 73% |
| Black students | 4.3% | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.2% | 17% |
| Asian students | 5.1% | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Other / not reported | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 8.9% | 11% |
| Part-time students | 0.6% | 8% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.3% | 6.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $26,123/yr | $7,038/yr |
| Endowment | $1.3B | $91.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,694 | 1,873 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $9,398/yr | $5,250/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $9,544/yr | $4,290/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | No | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| 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 without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 21 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 395 | 398 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $5.1M | $2.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $5.1M | $2.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $149,622 | $3,480 |
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.