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Overview |
Oakwood University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Mars Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,032 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | mhc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $36,557 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $36,557 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $10,004 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $17,721 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $28,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 1,597 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 1,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.5 | ||
| 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 | Mars Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Mars Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $32,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Mars Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Mars Hill University | ||
| 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 Mars Hill University based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,032 students)
Oakwood University vs. Mars Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Mars Hill University?
- Mars Hill University is 92.7% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($36,557.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.7% higher at Mars Hill University than Oakwood University ($36,557.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mars Hill University than Oakwood University ($17,721 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 6.6% lower than costs at Mars Hill University ($9,384 vs. $10,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mars Hill University than Oakwood University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mars Hill University students is 52.2% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($28,916 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Mars Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Mars Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mars Hill University or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Oakwood University (923) is 11 points higher than at Mars Hill University (912)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have at the same average ACT score (20) as students at Mars Hill University (20)
- Accepted freshman Mars Hill University students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Mars Hill University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Mars Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill University and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Mars Hill University is higher than Oakwood University (38% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Mars Hill University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $32,300)
- Mars Hill University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Mars Hill University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Mars Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/