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Overview |
Oakland City University | McMurry University | ||
| Location | Oakland City, IN | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 880 | 1,237 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #734 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oak.edu | mcm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakland City University | McMurry University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,400 | $29,972 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,400 | $29,972 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,400 | $9,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,103 | $18,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,197 | $23,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakland City University | McMurry University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 883 | 2,345 | ||
| Admitted | 492 | 1,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.7% | 56.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1150 | 1040/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Oakland City University | McMurry University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakland City University | McMurry University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,200 | $26,824 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $277 |
Diversity |
Oakland City University | McMurry University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 14% | 0% |
Students |
Oakland City University | McMurry University | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Oakland City University | McMurry University | ||
| 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
- McMurry University is larger than than Oakland City University based on total student enrollment (1,237 students vs. 880 students)
Oakland City University vs. McMurry University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakland City University or McMurry University?
- McMurry University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Oakland City University for in-state tuition ($29,972.00 vs. $26,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at McMurry University than Oakland City University ($29,972.00 vs. $26,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakland City University than McMurry University ($17,103 vs. $18,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McMurry University are 12.4% lower than costs at Oakland City University ($9,250 vs. $10,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McMurry University than Oakland City University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McMurry University students is 1.5% larger than aid received Oakland City University ($23,537 vs. $23,197)
Oakland City University vs. McMurry University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakland City University or McMurry University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry University or Oakland City University .
- The average SAT score at Oakland City University (925) is 38 points higher than at McMurry University (887)
- Incoming Oakland City University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at McMurry University (19)
- Accepted freshman McMurry University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Oakland City University (3.29)
- McMurry University has a higher acceptance rate (56.5%) than Oakland City University (55.7%)
Oakland City University vs. McMurry University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakland City University or McMurry University? 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 McMurry University and Oakland City University.
- The graduation rate at Oakland City University is higher than McMurry University (64% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McMurry University 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 $6,624 lower median federal student loan debt than McMurry University graduates. ($20,200 vs. $26,824)
- Oakland City University graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than McMurry University graduates. ($208 vs. $277)
- More Oakland City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McMurry University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/