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Southern Adventist University Briar Cliff University Miles College University of Sioux Falls| Oakwood University | Morningside College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | Morningside College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Sioux City, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,249 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | morningside.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Morningside College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $35,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $35,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $10,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $23,947 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $25,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Morningside College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.42 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Morningside College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Morningside College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Morningside College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Morningside College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Morningside College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morningside College is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,249 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Morningside College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Morningside College?
- Morningside College is 85% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($35,100.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85% higher at Morningside College than Oakwood University ($35,100.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Morningside College ($19,373 vs. $23,947)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 14.2% lower than costs at Morningside College ($9,384 vs. $10,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morningside College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morningside College students is 31.6% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($25,011 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Morningside College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Morningside College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morningside College or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Morningside College (1070) is 147 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Morningside College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Morningside College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Morningside College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Oakwood University vs. Morningside College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Morningside College? 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 Morningside College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Morningside College is higher than Oakwood University (57% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Morningside College earn on average $7,900 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $37,400)
- Morningside College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Morningside College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Morningside College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/