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Overview |
Oxy | SMU | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,942 | 12,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #72 | #67 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oxy.edu | smu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oxy | SMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,970 | $55,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,970 | $55,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,330 | $17,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,853 | $45,094 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,025 | $35,344 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 73% |
Admission |
Oxy | SMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,305 | 16,150 | ||
| Admitted | 2,484 | 8,439 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 39.4% | 52.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 31/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1510 | 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 10, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Oxy | SMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oxy | SMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,600 | $73,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,652 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $222 |
Diversity |
Oxy | SMU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Oxy | SMU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Oxy | SMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Methodist University is larger than than Oxy based on total student enrollment (12,053 students vs. 1,942 students)
Oxy vs. SMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oxy or SMU?
- Occidental College is 9% more expensive to attend than SMU for in-state tuition ($59,970.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at Oxy than Southern Methodist University ($59,970.00 vs. $55,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Occidental College than SMU ($44,853 vs. $45,094)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Occidental College are 2.4% lower than costs at Southern Methodist University ($17,330 vs. $17,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Occidental College than Southern Methodist University (76% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Methodist University students is 7% larger than aid received Occidental College ($35,344 vs. $33,025)
Oxy vs. SMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oxy or SMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SMU or Oxy .
- The average SAT score at Southern Methodist University (1330) is 26 points higher than at Oxy (1304)
- Incoming Oxy students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at SMU (30)
- Accepted freshman SMU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Oxy (3.63)
- SMU has a higher acceptance rate (52.3%) than Oxy (39.4%)
Oxy vs. SMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oxy 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 Oxy.
- The graduation rate at Oxy is higher than Southern Methodist University (83% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Southern Methodist University earn on average $16,400 more per year than Oxy graduates after ten years. ($73,000 vs. $56,600)
- Southern Methodist University students graduate with a $2,152 lower median federal student loan debt than Oxy graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,652)
- SMU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Oxy graduates. ($222 vs. $244)
- More Oxy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SMU students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/