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Overview |
Oakwood University | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,319 | 11,027 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,722 | $7,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,722 | $18,724 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,833 | $9,734 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,780 | $12,024 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,370 | 6,499 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 6,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.2% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $239 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Marshall University | ||
| 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
- Marshall University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (11,027 students vs. 1,319 students)
Oakwood University vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Marshall University?
- Oakwood University is 181.1% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($20,722.00 vs. $7,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at Oakwood University than Marshall University ($20,722.00 vs. $18,724.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Oakwood University ($9,734 vs. $22,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 37% lower than costs at Marshall University ($9,384 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Oakwood University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 31.2% larger than aid received Marshall University ($15,780 vs. $12,024)
Oakwood University vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Marshall University (1028) is 105 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Marshall University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Oakwood University (50.5%)
Oakwood University vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Oakwood University (44% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Marshall University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($40,200 vs. $37,400)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $7,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($23,134 vs. $31,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($239 vs. $320)
- More Marshall University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (43% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/