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LHU Southern Adventist University Miles College| Oakwood University | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | MUW | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | muw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $7,766 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | MUW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | MUW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $155 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | MUW | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | MUW | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi University for Women is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,339 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or MUW?
- Oakwood University is 144.3% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.3% higher at Oakwood University than Mississippi University for Women ($18,974.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Oakwood University ($12,691 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 14.3% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($8,212 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi University for Women than Oakwood University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 92.2% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($19,004 vs. $9,887)
Oakwood University vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Mississippi University for Women (1012) is 89 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming MUW students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman MUW students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or MUW? 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 MUW and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at MUW is higher than Oakwood University (39% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Mississippi University for Women earn on average $400 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($37,800 vs. $37,400)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $31,000)
- MUW graduates are paying $165 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($155 vs. $320)
- More MUW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/