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Overview |
Huntingdon College | Oakwood University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Huntsville, AL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 817 | 1,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | huntingdon.edu | oakwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Huntingdon College | Oakwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,850 | $18,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,850 | $18,974 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,772 | $9,384 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,662 | $19,373 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,020 | $19,004 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Huntingdon College | Oakwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,573 | 1,446 | ||
| Admitted | 1,697 | 984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 2.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Huntingdon College | Oakwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Huntingdon College | Oakwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,477 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $320 |
Diversity |
Huntingdon College | Oakwood University | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Huntingdon College | Oakwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Huntingdon College | Oakwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oakwood University is larger than than Huntingdon College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 817 students)
Huntingdon College vs. Oakwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Huntingdon College or Oakwood University?
- Huntingdon College is 41.5% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($26,850.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.5% higher at Huntingdon College than Oakwood University ($26,850.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Huntingdon College ($19,373 vs. $23,662)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 14.8% lower than costs at Huntingdon College ($9,384 vs. $10,772)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huntingdon College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 18.6% larger than aid received Huntingdon College ($19,004 vs. $16,020)
Huntingdon College vs. Oakwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Huntingdon College or Oakwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oakwood University or Huntingdon College .
- The average SAT score at Huntingdon College (992) is 69 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Huntingdon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Huntingdon College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Huntingdon College (66%)
Huntingdon College vs. Oakwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Huntingdon College or Oakwood University? 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 Oakwood University and Huntingdon College.
- The graduation rate at Huntingdon College is higher than Oakwood University (52% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Huntingdon College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $37,400)
- Huntingdon College students graduate with a $4,523 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($26,477 vs. $31,000)
- Huntingdon College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($273 vs. $320)
- More Huntingdon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/