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Overview |
Oakland City University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Oakland City, IN | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #780 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oak.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland City University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,400 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,400 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,103 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,197 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 98% |
Admission |
Oakland City University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 883 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 492 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.7% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1150 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Oakland City University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland City University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,200 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakland City University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 8% |
Students |
Oakland City University | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Oakland City University | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emory and Henry College is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (1,358 students vs. 880 students)
Oakland City University vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland City University or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Oakland City University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $26,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Emory and Henry College than Oakland City University ($34,500.00 vs. $26,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland City University than Emory and Henry College ($17,103 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakland City University are 32.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,400 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Oakland City University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 36.4% larger than aid received Oakland City University ($31,643 vs. $23,197)
Oakland City University vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland City University or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Oakland City University .
- The average SAT score at Emory and Henry College (980) is 55 points higher than at Oakland City University (925)
- Incoming Emory and Henry College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Oakland City University (20)
- Accepted freshman Emory and Henry College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Oakland City University (3.29)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Oakland City University (55.7%)
Oakland City University vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland City University or Emory and Henry College? 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 Emory and Henry College and Oakland City University.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than Emory and Henry College (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Oakland City University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $36,400)
- Oakland City University students graduate with a $6,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($20,200 vs. $27,000)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakland City University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/