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Overview |
Oakwood University | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Boston, MA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 798 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | bostonconservatory.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $41,560 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $41,560 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $17,242 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $42,649 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $17,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 74% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 1,215 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 557 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 45.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 32.7%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 24% |
Students |
Oakwood University | The Boston Conservatory | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | - | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | The Boston Conservatory | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than The Boston Conservatory based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 798 students)
Oakwood University vs. The Boston Conservatory Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or The Boston Conservatory?
- The Boston Conservatory is 119% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($41,560.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119% higher at The Boston Conservatory than Oakwood University ($41,560.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than The Boston Conservatory ($19,373 vs. $42,649)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 83.7% lower than costs at The Boston Conservatory ($9,384 vs. $17,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oakwood University than The Boston Conservatory (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 8.8% larger than aid received The Boston Conservatory ($19,004 vs. $17,474)
Oakwood University vs. The Boston Conservatory Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or The Boston Conservatory? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The Boston Conservatory or Oakwood University .
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than The Boston Conservatory (45.8%)
Oakwood University vs. The Boston Conservatory Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or The Boston Conservatory? 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 The Boston Conservatory and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at The Boston Conservatory is higher than Oakwood University (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $700 more per year than The Boston Conservatory graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,700)
- The Boston Conservatory students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- The Boston Conservatory graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More The Boston Conservatory graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/