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Southern Adventist University Miles College| Oakwood University | Beulah Heights University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | BHU | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 371 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | beulah.org | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | BHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $7,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $7,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 0% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | BHU | ||
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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 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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 | BHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | BHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $33,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $46,673 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $482 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | BHU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Oakwood University | BHU | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | BHU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| 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 BHU based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 371 students)
Oakwood University vs. BHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or BHU?
- Oakwood University is 148.6% more expensive to attend than BHU for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.6% higher at Oakwood University than Beulah Heights University ($18,974.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 8.7% lower than costs at Beulah Heights University ($9,384 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than Beulah Heights University (93% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is ?% larger than aid received Beulah Heights University ($19,004 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or BHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BHU or Oakwood University .
- Accepted freshman BHU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.0) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
Oakwood University vs. BHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or BHU? 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 BHU and Oakwood University.
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $3,500 more per year than BHU graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $33,900)
- Oakwood University students graduate with a $15,673 lower median federal student loan debt than BHU graduates. ($31,000 vs. $46,673)
- Oakwood University graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than BHU graduates. ($320 vs. $482)
- More Oakwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BHU students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/