College comparison

Brown vs Oberlin

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Brown Providence, RI	Oberlin Oberlin, OH
Acceptance rateBrown University is more selective	5%	34%
SAT (25–75)	1510–1580	1360–1520
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,226	2,887
Avg net price	$25,184	$38,645
Median earnings (10 yr)Brown reports higher median earnings	$93,487	$58,343
Graduation rate	96%	81%
Median debt	$11,428	$26,000
Economic mobility	1.5%	1.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Brown University or Oberlin College harder to get into?

Brown University is more selective: Brown University's acceptance rate is approximately 5% and Oberlin College's is approximately 34% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Brown University vs Oberlin College?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1510–1580 at Brown University and 1360–1520 at Oberlin College. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.