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Overview |
Oakwood University | Alma College | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Alma College | ||
| 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
- Oakwood University is larger than than Alma College based on total student enrollment (1,470 students vs. 1,260 students)
Oakwood University vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Alma College?
- Alma College is 139% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139% higher at Alma College than Oakwood University ($45,346.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Alma College ($19,373 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 34.5% lower than costs at Alma College ($9,384 vs. $12,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 82.8% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($34,736 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 187 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Alma College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Oakwood University vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Alma 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 Alma College and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Alma College is higher than Oakwood University (67% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $37,400)
- Alma College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Alma College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/