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Denison University vs. Oberlin College

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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 24.32% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 21.28%.
Denison University has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 17.39% and Denison University has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 23.78% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
Denison University
15,012 (7,494/7,518) 2,611 (1,197/1,414) 621 (287/334) 17% (16%/19%) 24% (24%/4%)
Oberlin College
10,536 (4,723/5,787) 3,601 (1,353/2,236) 701 (279/417) 34% (29%/39%) 19% (21%/7%)
Average12,774 (6,109/6,109)3,106 (1,275/1,825)661 (283/376)24.32% (20.9%/29.9%)21.28% (22.2%/20.6%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1430. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 720 and the average SAT Math score is 710.
Oberlin College has the highest SAT scores of 1,450 and Denison University has the lowest SAT scores of 1,410 among selected colleges. The following table compares SAT Scores between selected colleges for the academic year 2024-2025.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
Denison University
29%
(183)
1410700710
Oberlin College
32%
(221)
1450740710
Average30.50% 1430720710

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The average ACT score of selected colleges is 32. By subject, the average ACT English score is 34 and the ACT math score is 29.
The following table compares ACT Scores between selected colleges for academic year 2024-2025.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
Denison University
22%
(138)
313328
Oberlin College
17%
(119)
323530
Average19.50% 323429

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2024-2025 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
Denison University
✔✓ ✔✔ ✔✓ ✓✔
Oberlin College
✔✓ ✔✔ ✔✗ ✓✔

✔: Required △: Considered but not Required ✔: Recommended ✗: Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)