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Overview |
Oakwood University | Manchester University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | North Manchester, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | manchester.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Manchester University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $34,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $34,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $18,024 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $28,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Manchester University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 2,871 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 1,906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Manchester University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Manchester University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Manchester University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Manchester University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Manchester University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than Manchester University based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,217 students)
Oakwood University vs. Manchester University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Manchester University?
- Manchester University is 81.8% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($34,504.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.8% higher at Manchester University than Oakwood University ($34,504.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manchester University than Oakwood University ($18,024 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 14% lower than costs at Manchester University ($9,384 vs. $10,694)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manchester University than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manchester University students is 50.2% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($28,535 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Manchester University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Manchester University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manchester University or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Manchester University (1013) is 90 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Manchester University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Manchester University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Manchester University (66.4%)
Oakwood University vs. Manchester University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Manchester 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 Manchester University and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Manchester University is higher than Oakwood University (51% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Manchester University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,400)
- Manchester University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Manchester University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Manchester University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/