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Southern Adventist University Miles College| Oakwood University | Samuel Merritt University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Oakland, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | samuelmerritt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | - | ||
| Admitted | 984 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | |||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $110,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $193 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Samuel Merritt University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | - | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Samuel Merritt University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Samuel Merritt University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (1,911 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Samuel Merritt University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Samuel Merritt University?
- Oakwood University is ?% more expensive to attend than Samuel Merritt University for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Oakwood University than Samuel Merritt University ($18,974.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Samuel Merritt University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is ?% larger than aid received Samuel Merritt University ($19,004 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Samuel Merritt University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Samuel Merritt University or Oakwood University .
Oakwood University vs. Samuel Merritt University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Samuel Merritt 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 Samuel Merritt University and Oakwood University.
- Graduates from Samuel Merritt University earn on average $73,300 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($110,700 vs. $37,400)
- Samuel Merritt University students graduate with a $12,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($18,750 vs. $31,000)
- Samuel Merritt University graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($193 vs. $320)
- More Samuel Merritt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/