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Southern Adventist University Miles College| Oakwood University | MacMurray College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | McMurry | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Jacksonville, IL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | mac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | McMurry | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $27,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $27,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $9,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | McMurry | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | - | ||
| Admitted | 984 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | McMurry | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | McMurry | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $268 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | McMurry | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Oakwood University | McMurry | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | McMurry | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than McMurry based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 548 students)
Oakwood University vs. McMurry Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or McMurry?
- MacMurray College is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($27,740.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at McMurry than Oakwood University ($27,740.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 4.5% lower than costs at MacMurray College ($9,384 vs. $9,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than MacMurray College (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is ?% larger than aid received MacMurray College ($19,004 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or McMurry? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McMurry or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Oakwood University (923) is 1 points higher than at McMurry (922)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at McMurry (20)
- Accepted freshman McMurry students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
Oakwood University vs. McMurry Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or McMurry? 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 and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at McMurry is higher than Oakwood University (36% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from MacMurray College earn on average $800 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($38,200 vs. $37,400)
- MacMurray College students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $31,000)
- McMurry graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($268 vs. $320)
- More McMurry graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/