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Southern Adventist University Miles College FDU| Oakwood University | Metropolitan College of New York | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | MCNY | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 632 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | mcny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | MCNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $19,338 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $19,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $11,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $22,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $12,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | MCNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 113 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 74 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 65.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 41.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 2.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | MCNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | MCNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 18% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $356 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | MCNY | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 57% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Oakwood University | MCNY | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | MCNY | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than MCNY based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 632 students)
Oakwood University vs. MCNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or MCNY?
- Metropolitan College of New York is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($19,338.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at MCNY than Oakwood University ($19,338.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than MCNY ($19,373 vs. $22,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 19.4% lower than costs at Metropolitan College of New York ($9,384 vs. $11,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan College of New York than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 47.6% larger than aid received Metropolitan College of New York ($19,004 vs. $12,873)
Oakwood University vs. MCNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or MCNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNY or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman Oakwood University students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (2.99) than students at MCNY (2.1)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than MCNY (65.5%)
Oakwood University vs. MCNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or MCNY? 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 MCNY and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Metropolitan College of New York (35% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Metropolitan College of New York earn on average $3,100 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $37,400)
- Oakwood University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNY graduates. ($31,000 vs. $34,500)
- Oakwood University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than MCNY graduates. ($320 vs. $356)
- More Oakwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNY students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 18%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/