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Is Oberlin a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$219,543 Avg Total Cost

Oberlin College Value Report

What is an Oberlin degree worth? College Factual's value analysis compares Oberlin with other schools of similar quality to see if it's priced fairly.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 10% National Quality
Expensive Price

Oberlin College is ranked #2,217 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Oberlin College is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  2217 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  1.07 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

We're Looking at a Total Cost of $219,543 for an Oberlin Degree

On average, a bachelor's degree from Oberlin will cost you about $219,543. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $53,158 and a typical 4.13 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$53,158
Average Years to Graduate4.13
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$219,543

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average Oberlin student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your Oberlin degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$200,495 In-State With Aid
$327,492 Avg Cost No Aid
4.13 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Oberlin.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$327,492#0F
All Students$219,543#2,217F
Only Students Receiving Aid$200,495#2,159F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$327,492#F
All Students$219,543#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$200,495#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Ohio.

About 87% of Oberlin students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Oberlin financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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