Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Stevenson University TU Hood Mount St. Mary's University UMBC Maryland Southern Adventist University Salisbury Frostburg State University St. Mary's Norwich University Goucher College| Oakwood University | McDaniel College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Oakwood University | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Oakwood University | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $46,800 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | McDaniel College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | ||||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Oakwood University | McDaniel College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Oakwood University | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | McDaniel College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Oakwood University | McDaniel College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 8% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | McDaniel College | ||
| 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
- McDaniel College is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 146.7% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.7% higher at McDaniel College than Oakwood University ($46,800.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than McDaniel College ($19,373 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 31.1% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($9,384 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 104.4% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($38,848 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 151 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or McDaniel 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 McDaniel College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Oakwood University (74% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $16,000 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $37,400)
- McDaniel College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- McDaniel College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/