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Overview |
Oakwood University | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oakwood.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oakwood University | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,974 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,974 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,384 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,373 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,004 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Oakwood University | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,446 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 984 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.99 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Oakwood University | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oakwood University | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oakwood University | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Oakwood University | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Oakwood University | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Alvernia University is larger than than Oakwood University based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 1,470 students)
Oakwood University vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oakwood University or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 106.1% more expensive to attend than Oakwood University for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.1% higher at Alvernia University than Oakwood University ($39,100.00 vs. $18,974.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oakwood University than Alvernia University ($19,373 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oakwood University are 49.5% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($9,384 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Oakwood University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 35.5% larger than aid received Oakwood University ($25,757 vs. $19,004)
Oakwood University vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oakwood University or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Oakwood University .
- The average SAT score at Alvernia University (998) is 75 points higher than at Oakwood University (923)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Oakwood University (20)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Oakwood University (2.99)
- Oakwood University has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Oakwood University vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oakwood University or Alvernia 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 Alvernia University and Oakwood University.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Oakwood University (53% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Oakwood University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,400)
- Alvernia University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Oakwood University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Alvernia University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Oakwood University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Oakwood University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/