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Overview |
Smith College | Oberlin | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Oberlin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,830 | 2,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | #155 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | oberlin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Oberlin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,260 | $63,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,260 | $63,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,310 | $18,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,823 | $50,484 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,311 | $33,746 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 99% |
Admission |
Smith College | Oberlin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 11,039 | ||
| Admitted | 1,947 | 3,641 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.7% | 33% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1408/1540 | 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, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Smith College | Oberlin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Oberlin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,579 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $274 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Oberlin | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Smith College | Oberlin | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 84% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Oberlin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Smith College based on total student enrollment (2,976 students vs. 2,830 students)
Smith College vs. Oberlin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Oberlin?
- Oberlin College is 4% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($63,700.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Oberlin than Smith College ($63,700.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Oberlin ($27,823 vs. $50,484)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oberlin College are 12.5% lower than costs at Smith College ($18,942 vs. $21,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Smith College (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 60.9% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($54,311 vs. $33,746)
Smith College vs. Oberlin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Oberlin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oberlin or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Oberlin (3.67)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (33%) than Smith College (19.7%)
Smith College vs. Oberlin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College 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 Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Oberlin is higher than Smith College (88% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Smith College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $43,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $7,579 lower median federal student loan debt than Oberlin graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,579)
- Smith College graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Oberlin graduates. ($196 vs. $274)
- More Oberlin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/