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Overview |
Oakwood University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.36 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $276 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Mercyhurst 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
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 113.6% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.6% higher at Mercyhurst College than Oakwood University ($40,530.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Mercyhurst College ($19,373 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 49.5% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($9,384 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Oakwood University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 70.6% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($32,418 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Oakwood University (68% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $37,400)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $4,302 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($26,698 vs. $31,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($276 vs. $320)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/