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Overview |
Oakwood University | MACU | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,442 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | macu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | MACU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $17,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $17,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $8,632 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $16,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $12,967 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | MACU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | - | ||
| Admitted | 984 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | Open | ||
| 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 | MACU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | MACU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $283 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | MACU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Oakwood University | MACU | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | MACU | ||
| 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
- Mid America Christian University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,442 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. MACU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or MACU?
- Oakwood University is 8% more expensive to attend than MACU for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Oakwood University than Mid America Christian University ($18,974.00 vs. $17,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mid America Christian University than Oakwood University ($16,105 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid America Christian University are 8.7% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($8,632 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Mid America Christian University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 46.6% larger than aid received Mid America Christian University ($19,004 vs. $12,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or MACU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MACU or Oakwood University .
Oakwood University vs. MACU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or MACU? 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 MACU and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Mid America Christian University (35% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Mid America Christian University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $37,400)
- Mid America Christian University students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,438 vs. $31,000)
- MACU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($283 vs. $320)
- More MACU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (37% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/