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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 2,992 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #148 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $61,106 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $61,106 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $18,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $46,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $35,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 11,066 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 3,859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 22.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 1360/1530 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oberlin College is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (2,992 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 1.3% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($61,106.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Oberlin than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($61,106.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Oberlin ($34,259 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hobart William Smith Colleges are 8.8% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($16,910 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 26.5% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($44,331 vs. $35,040)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Oberlin (34.9%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Oberlin? 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 Oberlin and Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (88% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $16,300 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oberlin students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/