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Overview |
Oakwood University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $211 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 22% |
Students |
Oakwood University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 65.5% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at University of Charleston than Oakwood University ($31,400.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than University of Charleston ($19,373 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 8.7% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($9,384 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 18% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($22,422 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at University of Charleston (994) is 71 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming University of Charleston students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Charleston students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.13) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Oakwood University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Oakwood University (51% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $7,800 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $37,400)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $31,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($211 vs. $320)
- More University of Charleston graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/