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Southern Adventist University Miles College Shaw University JCSU| Oakwood University | Saint Augustines College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Oakwood University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,108 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1013 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Protestant Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | st-aug.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $10,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $10,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $8,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $20,081 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $11,769 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 94% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 4,918 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,894 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 58.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 11.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 2.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 12/16 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/940 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 23% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $28,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $34,620 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $357 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Oakwood University | St. Augustine's College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | St. Augustine's College | ||
| 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 St. Augustine's College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,108 students)
Oakwood University vs. St. Augustine's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or St. Augustine's College?
- Oakwood University is 73% more expensive to attend than St. Augustine's College for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $10,968.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Oakwood University than Saint Augustines College ($18,974.00 vs. $10,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than St. Augustine's College ($19,373 vs. $20,081)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Augustines College are 4.9% lower than costs at Oakwood University ($8,942 vs. $9,384)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Augustines College than Oakwood University (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 61.5% larger than aid received Saint Augustines College ($19,004 vs. $11,769)
Oakwood University vs. St. Augustine's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or St. Augustine's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Augustine's College or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Oakwood University (923) is 182 points higher than at St. Augustine's College (741)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at St. Augustine's College (15)
- Accepted freshman Oakwood University students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (2.99) than students at St. Augustine's College (2.5)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than St. Augustine's College (58.8%)
Oakwood University vs. St. Augustine's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or St. Augustine's 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 St. Augustine's College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Saint Augustines College (35% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $9,100 more per year than St. Augustine's College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $28,300)
- Oakwood University students graduate with a $3,620 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($31,000 vs. $34,620)
- Oakwood University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than St. Augustine's College graduates. ($320 vs. $357)
- More Oakwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Augustine's College students, three years after graduation. (27% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/