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Southern Adventist University Miles College FLC Mount Olive College JCSU Brevard College Castleton State College| Oakwood University | Lees McRae College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $206 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 18% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 855 students)
Oakwood University vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 39.6% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at Lees-McRae College than Oakwood University ($26,490.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Lees-McRae College ($19,373 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 30% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($9,384 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Lees McRae College ($19,004 vs. $18,205)
Oakwood University vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or Oakwood University .
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Oakwood University vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Lees-McRae 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 Lees-McRae College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Lees McRae College (35% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $34,300)
- Lees McRae College students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $31,000)
- Lees-McRae College graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($206 vs. $320)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/