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Overview |
Oakwood University | Menlo | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Atherton, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 800 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | menlo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Menlo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $48,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $48,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $16,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $29,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $34,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Menlo | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 3,357 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,072 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 61.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | Menlo | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Menlo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $21,062 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $217 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Menlo | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 29% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Menlo | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Menlo | ||
| 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
- Oakwood University is larger than than Menlo based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 800 students)
Oakwood University vs. Menlo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Menlo?
- Menlo College is 154.3% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($48,260.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.3% higher at Menlo than Oakwood University ($48,260.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Menlo ($19,373 vs. $29,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 73.2% lower than costs at Menlo College ($9,384 vs. $16,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Menlo College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Menlo College students is 82.2% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($34,632 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Menlo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Menlo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Menlo or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Menlo College (1018) is 95 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Menlo students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Menlo students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Menlo (61.7%)
Oakwood University vs. Menlo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Menlo? 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 Menlo and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Menlo College (35% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Menlo College earn on average $16,500 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $37,400)
- Menlo College students graduate with a $9,938 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($21,062 vs. $31,000)
- Menlo graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($217 vs. $320)
- More Menlo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/