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Southern Adventist University Miles College| Oakwood University | Clarks Summit University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | BBC | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.31 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Oakwood University | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $182 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakwood University | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | BBC | ||
| 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 BBC based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 552 students)
Oakwood University vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or BBC?
- Clarks Summit University is 56.5% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at BBC than Oakwood University ($29,700.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than Oakwood University ($16,176 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 28.5% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($7,300 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 4.1% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($19,782 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman BBC students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than BBC (65.2%)
Oakwood University vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or BBC? 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 BBC and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than Oakwood University (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $3,600 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $13,312 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($17,688 vs. $31,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($182 vs. $320)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/