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Overview |
Faulkner | Oakwood University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Huntsville, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,817 | 1,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #865 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | faulkner.edu | oakwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Faulkner | Oakwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,930 | $18,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,930 | $18,974 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,020 | $9,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,050 | $19,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,238 | $19,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Faulkner | Oakwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,728 | 1,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 2.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Faulkner | Oakwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Faulkner | Oakwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $320 |
Diversity |
Faulkner | Oakwood University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 40% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 51% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Faulkner | Oakwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Faulkner | Oakwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Faulkner University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,817 students vs. 1,470 students)
Faulkner vs. Oakwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Faulkner or Oakwood University?
- Faulkner University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($21,930.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Faulkner than Oakwood University ($21,930.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Faulkner ($19,373 vs. $20,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faulkner University are 17% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($8,020 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Faulkner University than Oakwood University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 17% larger than aid received Faulkner University ($19,004 vs. $16,238)
Faulkner vs. Oakwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Faulkner or Oakwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakwood University or Faulkner .
- The average SAT score at Faulkner University (985) is 62 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Faulkner students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Faulkner students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Faulkner has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Oakwood University (68%)
Faulkner vs. Oakwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Faulkner or Oakwood 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 Oakwood University and Faulkner.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Faulkner University (35% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Faulkner University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $37,400)
- Faulkner University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($21,750 vs. $31,000)
- Faulkner graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($224 vs. $320)
- More Faulkner graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (30% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/