<p>Oberlin is certainly strong in academics, probably more so in the sciences. There’s a report published by F&M College about the total number of graduates of all the LACs that went on to earn Doctoral dgrees. From 1920-1995, a total of 4400 Oberlin graduates went on to earn PHDs and other doctoral dgrees, the most among all LACs. Swathmore, ranked 2nd, had 2529 graduates who went on to earn PhDs.</p>
<p>I don’t know much about the music program, but my impression is that (correct me if I’m wrong) compared to Bowdoin, Wes and Oberlin have a more lively music scene.</p>