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Overview |
Oakwood University | Alcorn State University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Alcorn State, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,933 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | alcorn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Alcorn State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $7,869 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $7,869 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $10,255 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $14,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $10,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 6,748 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,020 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 29.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 903/1115 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Alcorn State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Alcorn State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $292 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Alcorn State University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Alcorn State University | ||
| 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
- Alcorn State University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,933 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Alcorn State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Alcorn State University?
- Oakwood University is 141.1% more expensive to attend than Alcorn State University for in-state tuition ($18,974.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.1% higher at Oakwood University than Alcorn State University ($18,974.00 vs. $7,869.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alcorn State University than Oakwood University ($14,864 vs. $19,373)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 9.3% lower than costs at Alcorn State University ($9,384 vs. $10,255)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alcorn State University than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oakwood University students is 83% larger than aid received Alcorn State University ($19,004 vs. $10,386)
Oakwood University vs. Alcorn State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Alcorn State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alcorn State University or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Oakwood University (923) is 52 points higher than at Alcorn State University (871)
- Incoming Oakwood University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Alcorn State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Alcorn State University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Alcorn State University (29.9%)
Oakwood University vs. Alcorn State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Alcorn State 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 Alcorn State University and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Oakwood University is higher than Alcorn State University (35% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Oakwood University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Alcorn State University graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $33,600)
- Alcorn State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($28,250 vs. $31,000)
- Alcorn State University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($292 vs. $320)
- More Alcorn State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (34% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/