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TCU Kenyon Baylor UT Austin UT Dallas Texas A&M Tulane Denison Grinnell Case Western Rice Macalester College| Oberlin College | Southern Methodist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oberlin | SMU | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 73% |
Admission |
Oberlin | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 1370/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Oberlin | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $222 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Oberlin | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or SMU?
- Oberlin College is 11.1% more expensive to attend than SMU for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Oberlin than Southern Methodist University ($61,106.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Methodist University than Oberlin ($45,094 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Methodist University are 3.6% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($17,750 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Southern Methodist University (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Methodist University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($35,344 vs. $35,040)
Oberlin vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 27 points higher than at SMU (1330)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at SMU (30)
- Accepted freshman SMU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- SMU has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Oberlin vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin or SMU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between SMU and Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Southern Methodist University (88% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $29,100 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $43,900)
- Southern Methodist University students graduate with a $5,079 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,579)
- SMU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($222 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/