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UT Arlington KSU Mississippi State UL Lafayette GS Ole Miss Southern Adventist University Georgia State TROY UNT University of South Alabama Jackson State University| Oakwood University | University of Southern Mississippi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 13,526 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #874 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | usm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $9,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $11,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $11,338 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $14,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $9,296 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 9,051 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 8,946 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 18.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
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| 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 | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $258 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakwood University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | University of Southern Mississippi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Mississippi is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (13,526 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or University of Southern Mississippi?
- Oakwood University is 103.1% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Mississippi for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $9,340.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at Oakwood University than University of Southern Mississippi ($18,974.00 vs. $11,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Mississippi than Oakwood University ($14,427 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 20.8% lower than costs at University of Southern Mississippi ($9,384 vs. $11,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than University of Southern Mississippi (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 104.4% larger than aid received University of Southern Mississippi ($19,004 vs. $9,296)
Oakwood University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or University of Southern Mississippi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Southern Mississippi or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern Mississippi (1049) is 126 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming University of Southern Mississippi students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Mississippi students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- University of Southern Mississippi has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. University of Southern Mississippi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or University of Southern Mississippi? 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 University of Southern Mississippi and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Mississippi is higher than Oakwood University (47% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Mississippi earn on average $4,300 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,400)
- University of Southern Mississippi students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- University of Southern Mississippi graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More University of Southern Mississippi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/